On 12/2/1987 , the vessel CINDY AND BROTHERS (Official Number 326146) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 5NM WEST OF SEAL ISLAND, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

RUDDER WAS DISLODGED FROM SKEG PLATE AND LOST Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 11.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/17/1988 .