On 8/28/1988 , the vessel DONNA SILVANA (Official Number 111) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in NEAR LOCK 8, PORT COLBORNE, ONT.,.

The vessel, with 25 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SWITCH ON THE HAND STEERING CAUSE V/L TO SHEAR Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/16/1988 .