On 1/26/1978 , the vessel CHARLES M BEEGHLY (Official Number 278807) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in ST MARYS RIVER-GREAT LAKES,.

The vessel, with 28 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VESSEL STRUCK BANK-OWING TO ICE CONDITION IN RIVER. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-25-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NNE at 26.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/2/1995 1.