On 10/10/1992, the vessel FORTUNE IV (Official Number 815107) was involved in a bottom contact in BETWEEN MAITLAND & LORETTA IS, DOUGLAS CHANNEL,.
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 5/6/1993 1. Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SW at 16.00 knots.
V/L DRAGGED ANCHOR, STRUCK BOTTOM, TOOK ON WATER.