On 8/29/1998 , the vessel WINCHESTER (Official Number 331390) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in OFF THE DOCK AT SOUTH EAST BIGHT, NFLD.,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Vessel reported going aground while entering port at South East Bight. The vessel remained there for approximately 15 minutes, freed herself and secured to the dock. On Sept. 1,1998 an underwater survey confirmed there was no damage.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/5/1999 7.