On 10/10/1990, the vessel MARIE HELENE (Official Number 313965) was involved in a sank - flooding in 18 NM SSE OF VIRGIN ROCKS, NFLD,.
The vessel, with 6 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/16/1991 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 27.00 knots.
ENGINEROOM FLOODED FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE - ABANDONNED INTO 2 RAFTS