On 9/24/1979 , the vessel ARCTIC TIDE (Official Number 346823) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in ARCTIC OCEAN-LANCASTER SOUND,.

The vessel, with 35 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

VL SUSTAINED 10 INCH VERTICAL FRACTURE NO 3 HOLD DUE TO ICE DAMAGE. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-30-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/6/1980 1.