On 10/14/1976, the vessel GORDON C. LEITCH (Official Number 178248) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in LAKE SUPERIOR,THUNDER BAY,MACABE ELEVATOR,.

The vessel, with 27 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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/15/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SSW at 21.00 knots.

STRONG WIND SET BOW ONTO OTHER VESSEL Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-25-1