On 5/17/1991 , the vessel EARL M (Official Number 170677) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in N SIDE OF JOHN ISLAND, MANITOULIN ISLAND, ON,.
The vessel, with 1 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 7/26/1991 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNE at 8.00 knots.
VSL GROUNDED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ASSIST GROUNDED VSL OL IRONSIDE Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-91