On 12/23/1976, the vessel IMPERIAL ST. CLAIR (Official Number 348195) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in ONTARIO-PARRY SOUND-NORTH OF TELEGRAM RK,.

The vessel, with 26 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

TANKER AIDED BY CCGS 'MONTMORENCY'.MINOR POLLUTION.BOTTOM DAMAGE.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NNW at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/25/1977 .