On 12/22/1983, the vessel KELLEY AND RUTH II (Official Number 346122) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in EAST COAST-S NOVA SCOTIA-TUSKET RIV-SNIPE RF,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were No injuries but 1 fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

RETURNING TO PORT IN POOR VISIBILITY/LOSS OF 3 LIVES & FV.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the SE at 45.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/9/1984 1.