On 10/25/2009, the vessel J. WILLIE DERASPE (Official Number 807034) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in HALIFAX, NS,.
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 1/7/2010 1. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.
On 25 October 2009, the mooring system of the P/V "J. WILLIE DESRASPE" failed in Halifax Harbour Middle Front Range LL #58, causing the v/l to ground on the rocks and sink.