On 3/8/1988 1, the vessel BONNIE LOU II (Official Number 320640) was involved in a missing (the ship is) in SOUTH EAST OF SABLE ISLAND,NOVA SCOTIA,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were No injuries but 5 fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

SINCE DEBRIS FOUND,VESSEL PROBABLY BROKE UP DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the NW at 70.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/2/1989 1.