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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Rope to lobster trap caught in rudder and rudder wrenched off. Vessel towed to Newellton, N.S., by CGS "Clarks Harbour".. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/28/1997 .