On 8/3/1986 1, the vessel J.A.Z. DESGAGNES (Official Number 311771) was involved in a bottom contact in GREAT WHALES RIVER ENTRANCE,HUDSON BAY,.

The vessel, with 13 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

TOUCHED BOTTOM ON SAND BAR. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the NW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/20/1989 .