On 12/5/1988 , the vessel LINDA ANN II (Official Number 170266) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 3 CABLES OFF HERMITAGE, NFLD,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ON FWD COUPLING BROKE RENDERING VSL HELPLESS Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the WSW at 40.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/31/1989 .