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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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

DEVIATED FROM APPROACH PATH BY WIND/SUCTION -CONTACTED W.J. MCCARTHY Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90