On 5/25/1977 , the vessel KATHERINE CHARLES R. (Official Number 327700) was involved in a sank - flooding in SYDNEY BIGHT-ATLANTIC OCEAN,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

TOWED TO NORTH SYDNEY IN SINKING CONDITION AFTER CREW REMOVED. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/20/1977 .