On 1/21/2000 , the vessel ISLAND PRINCESS I (Official Number 326212) was involved in a sank - flooding in 3 NM SW OF RIVER OF PONDS, NFLD, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).
The vessel, with 0 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/24/2000 . Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the SE at 30.00 knots.
Owner of F/V advises that he abandoned ship and rowed ashore in open boat after his vessel started taking on water. Owner was alone on his boat at the time of the sinking.