On 1/23/1997 , the vessel DONALD C HANNAH (Official Number 290119) was involved in a non-reportable/voluntary in NEAR MIDDLE SISTER ISLAND, LAKE ERIE, ONTARIO,.
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 unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/24/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown.
Tug DONALD C HANNAH, towing barge HANNAH 3601, broke watch bridle and barge adrift. Wind and ice problems drifting towards island. US and CCG tasked to assist barge. Later recovered by tug-enroute to Amherstburg.