On 9/10/1988 , the vessel ARDELLA A (Official Number 392849) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in GANNET ISLANDS, LABRADOR, NEWFOUNDLAND,.
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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/9/1989 1. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the S at 6.00 knots.
MISINTERPRETATION OF RADAR ECHOES CAUSED NAVIGATIONAL ERROR Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88