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. 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 5/25/1998 . Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NE at 25.00 knots.
Vessel took on water and was later abandoned. All crew members were rescued.