On 4/2/1987 1, the vessel GRENFELL (Official Number 347880) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in OFF PORTUGAL COVE, CONCEPTION BAY, NFLD,.
The vessel, with 17 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 5/16/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the E at 17.00 knots.
V/L GRENFELL STRUCK ON STERN BY FERRY "JOHN GUY" Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87