On 2/4/2001 1, the vessel NATHAN NOVA (Official Number 372350) was involved in a sank - flooding in 50 NM EAST OF HALIFAX,.

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 unknown pollution.

The F/V NATHAN NOVA had a fire in the engine room. The fire, forced the 3 crew members to abandon into another F/V with no injuries. When last seen the NATHAN NOVA was engulfed in flames and sinking by the stern.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/6/2001 1.