On 9/18/1995 , the vessel WENDY R III (Official Number 347348) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in 1.1 CABLES SOUTH-EAST OF GULL POINT, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/13/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 45.00 knots.

Vessel sank close to Caribou ferry terminal. Crew rescued by other Canadian fishing vesel.