On 8/21/1987 , the vessel KAREN SWEENEY (Official Number 318865) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in BTWN BUG LIGHT/Y24 BUOY,BUNKER ISL,YARMOUTH,NS,.
The vessel, with 4 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 11/4/1987 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SSW at 1.00 knots.
F/V GROUNDED AT NIGHT IN ZERO VISIBILITY Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87