On 4/8/2002 1, the vessel YVONNE GAY (Official Number 016402) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in OFF LA TABATIÈRE, ST.LAWRENCE RIVER, QUEBEC (QC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

While proceeding in ice infested waters, the fishing vessel YVONNE GAY sustained ice damage causing an ingress of water in way of the propeller shaft coupling. An ice breaker and a fishing vessel are proceeding to its rescue.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/29/2002 .