Bluenose II

• Striking/AllisionModerate
  Aug 21, 2020Head Harbour, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS)

  On 21 August 2020, an unknown fishing vessel struck the sailing vessel "BLUENOSE II" while the sailing vessel was at anchor.

• GroundingSerious
  Jun 25, 2019Cornwall, ON., ONTARIO (ON)

  On 25 June 2019, the sailing vessel "BLUENOSE II" ran aground in the St. Lawrence Seaway off Cornwall, ON. The vessel refloated and returned to Cornwall. There were no injuries, damage or pollution.

• CollisionSerious
  Jul 1, 2002HALIFAX HARBOUR, NOVA SCOTIA (NS)

  While stopped and waiting for a sail pass of small vessels to clear the area of her berth on the Halifax water front, the S/V "BLUENOSE II" was contacted by the small sailing yacht "SEARAM". No damage or injuries reported.

• Near-MissMinor
  Aug 8, 1999HALIFAX HARBOUR

  Close quarters situation reported between the charter passenger vessel "BLUENOSE II" and a yacht causing a dangerous situation.

• GroundingSerious
  Jun 9, 1999PLEASANT SHOAL, HALIFAX HBR, N.S.

  Whilst proceeding on a harbour cruise in Halifax harbour under sail and not under power, the vessel grounded on Pleasant Shoal. The weather at that time was fair, winds southeasterly at 15 to 20 knots and visibility was unrestricted. There were 53 passengers and a crew of 16, including the master, on board. The vessel suffered minor hull damage. No one was injured and there was no pollution.

• Near-MissMinor
  Jul 7, 1998JAMAICA, CARIBBEAN

  It was reported that the "Bluenose II" had been taking on water while off Jamaica. Vessel was then heading to Lunenburg, NS for repairs.

• Striking/AllisionSerious
  Jul 2, 1996PUGWASH HARBOUR, NS.

  Vessel was turning about in the harbour when apparently affected by wind and current. The bow struck the wharf damaging the bowsprit and the bow section. Vessel proceeding to Lunenburg for repairs.

• Personnel CasualtySerious
  Aug 6, 1987BADDECK, BRAS D'OR LAKE, N.S.

  SEAMAN BROKE ARM WHILE HEAVING VESSEL ALONGSIDE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87

Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.