On 12/30/2006, the vessel WHITBY (Official Number 384157) was involved in a sank - flooding in PORT CLOBORNE, ONT.,, ONTARIO (ON).
The vessel, with 0 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 1/2/2007 9. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the E at 4.00 knots.
On 30 Dec 2006, approx'ly 1800, Welland Canal near the pilot station, Port Colborne, On., the tug "WHITBY" was found sunk alongside another tug. No persons were aboard the vessel at the time. The vessel has been salvaged.