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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/16/1989. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WSW at 6.00 knots.
TUG CAUGHT IN 'HON. PAUL MARTIN'S' WASH, GIRDED, FLOODED