On 4/24/1989 , the vessel IRISH SEA (Official Number 395386) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in GRINDSTONE REEF, PRINCE RUPERT HARBOUR, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL GROUNDED AS SHE PASSED ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE METLEKATLA LIGHT Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as fog. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/2/1989 .