On 5/3/1991 1, the vessel NOR'WESTER IV (Official Number 348914) was involved in a risk of sinking in 6 NM NW OF HAVRE BOUCHER, ST GEORGES BAY, N.S.,.

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.

VSL TOOK ON WATER AFTER ROLLING IN A DEEP TROUGH WHICH POPPED A SEAM Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-91. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 21.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/24/1991 .