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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/5/2001 8. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 10.00 knots.
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.