On 11/17/1983, the vessel DEVON III (Official Number 1295483) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in EAST COAST-S NOVA SCOTIA-ROSE BAY,.

The vessel, with 9 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

ANCHOR CABLE PARTED.VESSEL DRIVEN ASHORE BY HIGH WIND & RISING TIDE.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 50.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/3/1984 1.