On 4/23/1982 , the vessel ASHLEY LYKES (Official Number 292191) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in INLAND-WELLAND CANAL-UPBOUND APPROACH LOCK NO7,.
The vessel, with 43 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 8/4/1982 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 35.00 knots.
VL STRUCK EAST WALL BELOW LOCK NO 7 WHEN SET BY A SW WIND SQUALL. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-25-1