On 11/20/1980, the vessel LEON (Official Number 5522) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in GREAT LAKES-WELLAND CANAL-ABOVE LOCK 2,.

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

STEERING GEAR FAILURE.VESSEL GROUNDED IN MUD ON E SIDE OF CANAL. Note: formerly OccNo : 500-29-80. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/6/1989 .