On 2/6/1985 1, the vessel R. H. RICHARDSON (Official Number 372251) was involved in a risk of sinking in E COAST-NS-MITCHELL BAY,.

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.

VSL JAMMED ONTO WHARF BY ICE-TOOK ON WATER ON RISING TIDE. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/12/1991 .