Warning: We found Canadian Marine Accident records for 801681 (M/V ALTA). This ship has been recorded in the Canadian Marine Occurrence database as having been in an incident. Below are the details of the Vessel, weather condition, damage incurred and other accident details such as the date:

VSL GROUNDED ON A REEF WHILE CONDUCTING A BIRD STUDY GROUP CHARTER Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89

The Canadian Marine Accident records indicate that the ship named M/V ALTA, with the official number 801681, was involved in an incident (Accident). The vessel, registered in CANADA and belonging to the RESEARCH/SURVEY- OTHER category, experienced GROUNDING - Under power (non-intentional). The incident occurred on 10/22/1989, near MOUTH OF JULIA PASSAGE, SECHART CHANNEL, B.C., BAMFIELD, B.C., Nova Scotia.

The ship, built in 1981 by LITTLE HOQUIAM BOAT SHOP INC., has a length of 12 meters, a width of 4 meters, and a gross tonnage of 9. There were 1 crew members on board, and any injuries or casualties would be reported in the table below. The incident was classified as GROUNDING - Under power (non-intentional). The departure and destination port were BAMFIELD, B.C., and the weather condition at the time of the incident was RAIN.

The ship's hull is made of REINFORCED PLASTIC, and it was propelled by a PROPELLER. The incident was reported on 12/14/1989, and any missing individuals would be reported below.