On 12/26/1998, the vessel CANADIAN CHALLENGER (Official Number 01953527) was involved in a bottom contact in SEAWAY ABOVE IROQUOIS LOCK, ONTARIO,.

The vessel, with 21 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/18/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots.

While proceeding down Seaway above the lock, the vessel took a sheer and touched the south bank of the canal. Inspection revealed no ingress of water.