On 4/12/1990 , the vessel NIAGARA II (Official Number 155286) was involved in a intentional beaching/grounding/anchoring to avoid occurrence in NIAGARA BAR, OFF FORT NIAGARA, N.Y., U.S.A.,.
The vessel, with 6 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/25/1990 . Weather at the time was reported as .
DREDGE TOOK ON A LIST TO PORT AND THE MASTER BEACHED THE VSL Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-90