On 10/19/1987, the vessel GEORGE A. SLOAN (Official Number 243416) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in BETWEEN BUOYS D59&D57, AMHERSTBURG CHNL, ONT,.

The vessel, with 27 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

STEERING CONTROLS FAILED AND VESSEL GROUNDED. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/2/1995 1.