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. 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 9/7/2011 1. Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the WNW at 60.00 knots.

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.