On 7/17/1986 , the vessel CASSIE M. (Official Number 320834) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in OFF NEW WATERFORD, CAPE BRETON ISLAND, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

ENGINE STALLED AND F/V DRIFTED ONTO A REEF Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/9/1987 .