On 12/8/2001 , the vessel DAWSON JAY (Official Number 0820848) was involved in a risk of sinking in 26 NM WNW OF CAPE FOURCHU, YARMOUTH, NS,.

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.

F/V "DAWSON JAY" reported taking on water and in need of portable pumps. Two pumps used to de-water the vessel. Vessel steamed to and secured at Cheggogin Point under her own power. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 27.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/5/2002 1.