On 11/23/1977, the vessel MELDRUM BAY (Official Number 190493) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in U S WATERS-SAULT STE MARIE-MICHIGAN-LOCK NO 3,.

The vessel, with 30 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 12/5/1977 . Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the ESE at 5.00 knots.

VESSEL STRUCK LOCK WALL-CAUSING HOLE ABOVE WATERLINE PORT BOW. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-29-1