On 6/16/1988 , the vessel WILLIAM SHAWN (Official Number 369439) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in OFF BREAK HEART PT.,TRINITY BAY,NFLD,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

HEAVILY LOADED F/V SWAMPED AND SANK. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 7.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/29/1989 .