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. 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 7/14/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as .

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.