On 12/4/1989 , the vessel IRVING SPRUCE (Official Number 169971) was involved in a bottom contact in REVERSING FALLS, SAINT JOHN HARBOUR, N.B.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

BARGE IN TOW,IRVING SHARK,SHEERED, CAUSING TUG TO CONTACT THE BOTTOM Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 16.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/14/1989.