On 9/18/1986 , the vessel RIMOUSKI (Official Number 318688) was involved in a bottom contact in EAST BANK, MILE 11, WELLAND CANAL, ONT,.
The vessel, with 27 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 7/27/1987 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
VESSEL HOLED WHEN STARBOARD BILGE TOUCHED CANAL SIDE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-86