On 8/12/1998 , the vessel JOANNE (Official Number 12345) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in ST-THOMAS-DE-KENT, N.B.,.

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.

Coast guard reported dredge belonging to Acadian Dredging sank while alongside during a storm. All vents and holes were plugged and the vessel refloated. There were no injuries. There was some pollution.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the N at 53.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/31/1998 .