On 8/30/1986 , the vessel W.H. HORTON (Official Number 344611) was involved in a not involved in 1 MI SOUTH OF HALIFAX I, LAKE ATHABASCA, SASK.,.
The vessel, with 7 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/5/1987 . Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the NW at 47.00 knots.
TUG FORCED TO ABORT TOW IN HIGH WINDS AND SEAS-BARGES GROUNDED