On 4/23/1982 , the vessel VIOLETTA (Official Number 401) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in INLAND-N LAKE SUPERIOR-THUNDER BAY,.

The vessel, with 28 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VL ENCOUNTERED SEVERE ICE COND'S,SHIFTING BERTHS,APR 23,24,27,1982. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-25-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/15/1982 .