On 4/1/1999 1, the vessel PECHE ISLAND (Official Number 188099) was involved in a sank - flooding in LAKE NIPISSING, STURGEON FALLS,.

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 none pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/6/1999 1. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the W at 25.00 knots.

The cooling water intake pipe had residual water in it at the time of winter layup. Cold temperatures during the winter caused water to freeze, the expansion cracking the pipe. With the warming weather inflooding then took place.