On 8/13/1976 , the vessel BLACK BEAR II (Official Number 193506) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in BC-NEW WESTMINSTER-RAIL BRIDGE-SWING SPAN,.
The vessel, with 2 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/1/1976 . Weather at the time was reported as rain.
BARGE COLLIDED INTO THE BRIDGE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1