On 10/10/1997, the vessel CAPE SHARP (Official Number 344825) was involved in a risk of sinking in 2.5 MILES OF THREE FATHOM HBR. NS,.

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

Taking on water and requesting a pump. CGS "Sambro" and R314 Hercules dispatched. The vessel, reportedly overloaded, was towed to and secured in Three Fathom Harbour.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/29/1998 .