On 4/17/1997 , the vessel ENDEAVOUR '88 (Official Number 347236) was involved in a risk of sinking in 64 MILES ENE OF CAPE BONAVISTA, NEWFOUNDLAND,.

The vessel, with 7 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Fibreglass hull damaged in ice and taking on water. Pumps coping and vessel in no immediate danger but requesting ice-breaker assistance. Vessel later secured at Bonavista.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

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 5/2/1997 2.