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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/20/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the NW at 6.00 knots.
TOUCHED BOTTOM ON SAND BAR