RedactedNarrative: The operator of vessel 1 became disoriented attempting to travel from the outer harbor to the Niagara River. The operator struck the break wall on the starboard side and grounded the vessel on the Bird Island Reef. The vessel had to be removed by a crane barge. Minor injuries reported at the time of the accident. The vessels hull was compromised from being on the rocks for several days awaiting removal, The lower units was also torn off from the accident.