On 1/29/1976 , the vessel F 16 (Official Number 314076) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in CANSO HARBOUR N S STIRLING ROCK,.

The vessel, with 14 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VESSEL GROUNDED OFF CANSO HARBOUR. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/19/1987 .