On 6/25/1986 , the vessel DECOSTE (Official Number 327473) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in NW COAST CAPE BRETON ISLAND,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

GROUNDED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TUNE RADAR DURING ELECTRICAL STORM. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the S at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/9/1986 1.