On 5/24/1985 , the vessel ANITA 1 (Official Number 701759) was involved in a bottom contact in BTWN BUOYS HY7/HY8 & HY5/HY6,WEYMOUTH CHNL,NS,.
The vessel, with 19 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 6/5/1986 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 3.00 knots.
TOUCHED BOTTOM AT SLOW SPEED LEAVING WEYMOUTH-1ST TIME Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1