On 1/28/1997 , the vessel L.O.S. (Official Number 347604) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 9 MILES SOUTH OF SEAL ISLAND, 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/28/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
Rope to lobster trap caught in rudder and rudder wrenched off. Vessel towed to Newellton, N.S., by CGS "Clarks Harbour".