On 5/21/1987 , the vessel JOHN D'EAU (Official Number 156947) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in 1/2 MI E OF SOUTHEAST SHOAL,WESTERN LAKE ERIE,.
The vessel, with 8 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 12/7/1987 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SE at 6.00 knots.
COLLIDED WITH 'LINDA R II' - TOWED HER TO SHORE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87