On 10/5/1983 , the vessel POLARIS R. - 145588 (Official Number 145588) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in E COAST-HALIFAX HARBOUR-SANDWICH POINT,.

The vessel, with 8 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

PROBLEM WITH MIZZEN RIGGING,LOST POWER & DRIFTED ASHORE. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SE at 21.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/26/1984 .