On 8/20/1999 , the vessel PLACENTIA PRIDE (Official Number 820705) was involved in a bottom contact in 1/4 NM OUTSIDE WHARF AT ARNOLD'S COVE, NFLD,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 2 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

Master advised that proceeding into the harbour, the vessel struck bottom. Possible minor damage to the props.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/23/1999 .