On 8/17/2001 , the vessel SPIRIT OF THE TORNGAT (Official Number 813565) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SAGLEK BAY, LABRADOR, NF, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

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

F/V "SPIRIT OF THE TORNGAT" with 5 POB was reported aground with crew preparing to abandon. The vessel eventually refloated and was able to proceed under her own power.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the N at 47.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/6/2001 .