On 6/9/1990 1, the vessel EMBARRAS (Official Number 346514) was involved in a capsizes in 2 NM N OF BIG PT, LAKE ATHABASCA, ALBERTA,.
The vessel, with 3 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 8/2/1991 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
TUG HIT SAND BAR, CAPSIZED, OPERATOR TRAPPED INSIDE,HOLE CUT IN HULL Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-91