On 4/25/1990 , the vessel SIR WILFRED (Official Number 368839) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in 1 NM SE OF SHIPPEGAN, SHIPPEGAN GULLY, N.S.,.
The vessel, with 5 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/24/1991 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
GROUNDED WHILE INBOUND, LOADED, IN SHALLOW CHANNEL, ON AN EBB TIDE Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90