On 4/2/1997 1, the vessel CONNIE JAMES (Official Number 329292) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in 44 MILES ESE OF ST. ANTHONY, NEWFOUNDLAND,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Sustained rudder damage & was drifting towards iceberg. Declared distress when 45 metres from berg. Other longliners in area proceeded. "Connie James" passed clear of berg and taken in tow by "Culls Traveller".. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NE at 60.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/16/1997 .