On 6/23/1985 , the vessel GYPSUM KING (Official Number 366014) was involved in a bottom contact in E COAST-CAPE BRETON ISL-BRAS D'OR LAKE,.

The vessel, with 32 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

CONTACTED BOTTOM IN EXTREME DARKNESS.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the NE at 12.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/27/1985 .