On 11/30/1993, the vessel STUMP JUMPER (Official Number 347702) was involved in a sank - flooding in OFF DARTMOUTH POINT, LONG ISLAND, BAY OF FUNDY,.

The vessel, with 4 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 minor pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/15/1994 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 21.00 knots.

While returning to Westport, Nova Scotia, in good weather and sea conditions on the second day of the 1993 lobster fishing season, the "STUMP JUMPER" ran aground on a rock ledge in the approach channel, resulting in the total loss of the vessel. Three of the four crew members were rescued by two other fishing vessels but the operator lost his life.

The Board determined that the "STUMP JUMPER" grounded due to a navigational error while making an approach to the harbour, in part because the operator's performance was impaired by his poor health and work-induced fatigue. The fact that the operator, who could not swim, was not wearing any form of flotation device contributed to his loss.