On 7/7/2000 1, the vessel ST.MARYS CEMENT (Official Number 699114) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in ST.MARTIN ISL. SHOAL, LAKE MICHIGAN, U.S.A.,.
The vessel, with 0 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 1/24/2001 . Weather at the time was reported as fog.
At1000, on 07July 2000, in good vis, the barge "ST. MARY'S CEMENT", pushed by the tug "PETITE FORTE" ran hard aground inside of St.Martin Isl. shoal buoy, Lake Michigan, U.S.A. Barge is holed fwd in several locn's. Substantial damage.