On 8/4/1986 1, the vessel ANCEL D. III (Official Number 348652) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in S END OF BLANCHE ISL.,PORT LA TOUR,N.S.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

F/V GROUNDED IN ZERO VISIBILITY WHILE NAVIGATING BY LORAN C Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SW at 17.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/17/1987 .