On 7/4/1987 1, the vessel CHARLES E WILSON (Official Number 550954) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in ENROUTE THUNDER BAY, LAKE SUPERIOR,.
The vessel, with 27 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 7/23/1987 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WNW at 16.00 knots.
V/L SUFFERED A CRANKCASE EXPLOSION IN STBD MAIN ENGINE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87