On 12/27/1990, the vessel GILLES G. (Official Number 323149) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in 1 NM EAST OF PUBLIC WHARF, PORT SAUNDERS, NFLD,.
The vessel, with 5 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 3/8/1991 1. Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the W at 80.00 knots.
VSL DRAGGED HER ANCHOR IN A STORM, GROUNDED Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90