On 8/29/1997 , the vessel LEASIDE (Official Number 310087) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 56 MILES NORTH-EAST OF FOGO ISLAND, NFLD,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Vessel's shaft twisted off. Requested tow to Twillingate. Towed in by f/v "Lady Young".. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/29/1997 .