On 9/23/1988 , the vessel JAMES E. MCGRATH (Official Number 322191) was involved in a capsizes in OFF PORT WELLER DRYDOCK, WELLAND CANAL, ONT,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

TUG CAUGHT IN 'HON. PAUL MARTIN'S' WASH, GIRDED, FLOODED. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WSW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/16/1989.