On 9/14/2004 , the vessel DERICK L. (Official Number 394116) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in FLORENCE BEACH, CAPE BRETON, NS., NOVA SCOTIA (NS).

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 14 September 2004, at 15:16 UTC F/V reported aground on Florence Beach, near North Sydney, NS. Three crew made it safely ashore.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the NE at 35.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/15/2004 .