On 6/15/1998 , the vessel MATTHEW (Official Number 728977) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in STONEHOUSE POINT, BUOY D81, ST. LAWRENCE RIVER,.
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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/18/1998 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SE at 6.00 knots.
A replica of John Cabot's ship ran aground off Stonehouse Point, St-Lawrence River.