On 7/13/1989 , the vessel SALMON POINT (Official Number 346768) was involved in a sank - flooding in 4 NM WEST OF PORT SAUNDERS, NFLD.,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

BROKEN PROPELLER SHAFT, MOVED BACK ONTO RUDDER POST Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the N at 16.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/31/1990 .