On 2/16/2016 , the vessel BESSIE E. (Official Number 0188237) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, ONTARIO (ON).

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

On 16 February 2016, at approximately 2100 Eastern Standard Time, the fishing vessel Bessie E. sustained an engine failure while returning to Mamainse Harbour, Lake Superior, Ontario after a day of fishing. At the time, there were 5 people on board. While work was being carried out on the engine in order to restart it, the vessel drifted closer to shore. It touched bottom and the wind pushed it until it was parallel to the rocky shore. The crew members disembarked shortly before the vessel capsized and sank. The vessel was deemed a total constructive loss. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/17/2016 .