On 8/22/1987 , the vessel G.C. BASSIN (Official Number 329380) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in 3 NM EAST OF PICTOU (ROARING BULL PT.) N.S.,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

F/V GROUNDED ENROUTE TO REFIT IN PICTOU, NS Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 1.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/7/1989 1.