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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

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

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.