On 3/20/1989 , the vessel NORMA JOE (Official Number 253926) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in OFF THRASHER ROCK, GABRIOLA ISLAND, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 0 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 2/27/1990 . Weather at the time was reported as .
VSL GROUNDED OFF GABRIOLA ISLAND, REFLOATED ON THE NEXT HIGH TIDE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89