On 6/22/1987 , the vessel RACER (Official Number 311578) was involved in a sank - flooding in 1 1/4 MI N OF SEAL BAY HEAD, BADGER BAY, NFLD,.
The vessel, with 2 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/20/1987 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the E at 10.00 knots.
VESSEL TOOK ON WATER AND SANK AFTER STRIKING OLD ICE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87