On 6/27/1985 , the vessel RICHARD AND SONS (Official Number 346773) was involved in a risk of sinking in E COAST-NFLD-CONCEPTION BAY-OFF HARBOUR GRACE,.

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.

V/L HEAVILY LOADED-TOOK ON WATER & FLOODED. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-85. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/27/1987 .