On 4/6/1998 1, the vessel WESTERN WIND (Official Number 348686) was involved in a risk of sinking in NE COAST NFLD,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Vessel took on water and was later abandoned. All crew members were rescued.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NE at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/25/1998 .