On 1/28/1990 , the vessel JOSEPH AND CLARA SMALLWOOD (Official Number 811386) was involved in a bottom contact in VARDYS ISLAND, PORT AUX BASQUES HARBOUR, NFLD,.
The vessel, with 88 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 6/14/1993 . Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the WNW at 16.00 knots.
SET DOWN ON ISLAND WHILE MANOEUVERING OFF BERTH