On 11/11/1983, the vessel NEWFIE MAID (Official Number 345484) was involved in a sank - flooding in GULF OF ST LAWRENCE-8MI WNW POINT RICHE,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VESSEL TOOK ON WATER IN ENGINE ROOM/SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-83. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1987 .