On 12/3/2002 , the vessel DEER ISLAND PRINCESS II (Official Number 823396) was involved in a bottom contact in 0.8 NM NE OF DEER ISLAND, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW BRUNSWICK (NB).

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 unknown pollution.

The small carry ferry "DEER ISLAND PRINCESS II" with 53 POB made momentary contact with the bottom while transisting to Deer Island. One propulsion unit detached from the hull. Vessel proceeded on without further incident. No injuries reported.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the N at 35.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/9/2003 7.