On 6/12/1997 , the vessel PATCHES (Official Number 347676) was involved in a person overboard in 13 MILES ENE OF EAST POINT, P.E.I.,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Crew member moving from bow to after-deck slipped and fell overboard. Engine noise precluded any shouts being heard. He was discovered missing soon afterwards and was rescued after being in the water for 10-15 min suffering mild hypothermia.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/14/1997 .