On 9/1/1998 1, the vessel LIONEL A. (Official Number 372512) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in 3 NM SOUTH OF SHIPPEGAN, N.B.,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

It was reported that the vessel was heavily laden with herring when she took a wave over her stern and swamped. The Canadian Coast Guard provided assistance and the vessel was secured at Miscou at 1406. There were no injuries.. 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 9/2/1998 8.