On 6/30/1996 , the vessel B.E.L. (Official Number 807132) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in ENTRANCE TO BAIE DE PETITE LAMEQUE, N.B.,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Vessel was anchored in bay adjacent to owner's cottage. High winds developed overnight. Anchor mooring parted and vessel drifted on to sand bank. Reported to CCG by person on shore. Inshore SAR boat dispached but unable to refloat vessel.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/2/1996 7.