On 12/9/1988 , the vessel CEILIDH BAY (Official Number 803700) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in HEFFERNAN POINT, STRAIT OF CANSO, N.S.,.

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.

VSL GROUNDED AS THE TRANSMISSION FAILED & THE ANCHOR LINE PARTED Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/9/1989 1.