On 7/17/1978 , the vessel SAPPHIRE SEA (Official Number 329500) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in CANADA-WEST COAST-MACLEAN ISLAND,.
The vessel, with 3 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 unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/1/1979 1. Weather at the time was reported as .
VESSEL GROUNDED ON SUBMERGED ROCK-NO DAMAGE-VL REFLOATED. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1