On 4/4/1977 1, the vessel LADONA MAY (Official Number 320770) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in ATLANTIC-GEORGES BANKS,.

The vessel, with 18 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

LOST RUDDER.TOWED TO PORT BY CCGS ALERT. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as NONE APPARENT

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/12/1977 .