On 11/17/1988, the vessel AVALON ROVER (Official Number 348063) was involved in a sank - flooding in 15 NM WEST OF PORT SAUNDERS, NFLD.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

ENGINE COOLANT PIPE BROKE, VSL FLOODED & SANK Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 11.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/14/1989 .