On 8/7/1985 1, the vessel ALFRED NEEDLER (Official Number 800746) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in E COAST-NFLD-CATALINA HARBOUR,.

The vessel, with 21 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

LOST SPAR BUOY ON RADAR-GROUNDED IN CHANNEL. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/27/1985 .