On 8/14/1997 , the vessel ALLISON NOELEEN (Official Number 347201) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 51 MILES SW OF CAPE ST. MARY'S, NF,.

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 pollution.

Vessel lost rudder. Taken in tow by f/v "Patricia Quinn" for St.Lawrence.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/15/1997 .