On 5/19/1990 , the vessel WALTER J MCCARTHY JR (Official Number 585852) was involved in a collision - struck by vessel in MACARTHUR LOCK, SAULT STE MARIE, MICH., U.S.A.,.

The vessel, with 31 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

DEVIATED FROM APPROACH PATH BY WIND/SUCTION -CONTACTED W.J. MCCARTHY Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the WNW at 21.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/3/1991 1.