On 6/30/1997 , the vessel NIL - 18' LOBSTER BOAT (Official Number 104104) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in OFF CHAPEL POINT, N.S.,.

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.

Vessel swamped while loading lobster traps. The two POB's swam ashore and were reportedly unharmed by the ordeal. The boat was towed to shore by another fishing vessel and was back in service the same day.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/14/1997.