On 12/8/1993 , the vessel JOHN C. (Official Number 173542) was involved in a intentional beaching/grounding/anchoring to avoid occurrence in LINDSAY HBR,NE END COPPER ISLAND,THUNDER BAY,.

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.

V/L BEACHED AT LINDSAY HARBOUR, HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-93. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/7/1994 1.