On 7/2/1987 1, the vessel J. MARIE RANSOM (Official Number 802393) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in E END SCATARIE ISL,SE COAST CAPE BRETON ISL,NS,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

DRAGGED ANCHOR AND GROUNDED AS CREW ASHORE SALVAGING LOBSTER GEAR Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 12.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/23/1987 .