On 5/30/1997 , the vessel WILLIAM B. DILLY (Official Number 189868) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in 5.2 CABLES NORTH-EAST OF RAMEA, NEWFOUNDLAND.,.

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

Dredge drifted on to shoal after tug lost power. Ferry "Gallipoli" successful in refloating dredge and towing her in to Ramea. (See 26152). Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/2/1997 7.