On 7/15/1987 , the vessel LAKER (THE) (Official Number 330111) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in OFF SOUTH BAR, SYDNEY HBR, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

STRUCK DEADHEAD, TAKING WATER/PROCEEDED AT FULL SPEED TO BEACH Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/16/1989 .