On 1/5/2002 1, the vessel ROLITA (Official Number 313143) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in KING DOCK, SOUTH OF DAM AT GANANOQUE,ONT., ONTARIO (ON).
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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/8/2002 1. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
On 05 Jan 2002, the converted self propelled barge "ROLITA" sank/partially submerged, alongside the King St. dock at Gananoque, Ont. Vessel may have been damaged due to an earlier grounding.