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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

VESSEL GROUNDED ON SUBMERGED ROCK-NO DAMAGE-VL REFLOATED. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/1/1979 1.