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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

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