On 7/17/2011 , the vessel BLACK JACK (Official Number 116647) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in OTTAWA RIVER, CONSTANCE BAY, ON, ONTARIO (ON).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 17 July, 2011 the sail training vessel "BLACK JACK" encountered a severe squall while motoring upbound under bare-poles. As a consequence the vessel's two lifeboats carried away. The boats and their contents were subsequently recovered.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the WNW at 60.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/7/2011 1.