On 6/17/2001 , the vessel FORTUNE ENDEAVOUR (Official Number 019911363) was involved in a abandoned in 87 NM E BY N OF SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA,.

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 minor pollution.

The F/V "Fortune Endeavour" with 6 POB reported it was taking on water and sinking. The crew abandoned ship into a liferaft and inflatable boat. The vessel sank shortly afterwards.The crew were rescued by a SAR helicopter and flown to Sydney.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/5/2001 8.