On 6/26/1997 , the vessel DAVID C. (Official Number 320661) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - boarding, being on board, falling overboard from the ship in CARAQUET HARBOUR WATERS, N.B.,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Vessel discovered with engine running and no person on board. Massive air and sea search for lone operator. RCMP dive team called to assist.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 2.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/10/1997 .