On 6/25/1988 , the vessel ATLANTIC BOUNTY (Official Number 345465) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in 1.5NM WSW OF POWLES HEAD,AVALON PENINSULA,NFLD,.
The vessel, with 6 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 6/7/1989 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 5.00 knots.
F/V HIT THE CLIFF, TWO WATCHMEN ALLEGEDLY FELL ASLEEP Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88