On 3/24/1984 , the vessel RITA M. WAKEHAM (Official Number 189334) was involved in a intentional beaching/grounding/anchoring to avoid occurrence in E COAST-PLACENTIA BAY-OFF BRAS POINT,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL TOOK ON WATER & HAD TO BE BEACHED. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 30.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/22/1994 .