On 2/28/1988 , the vessel HELMAR II (Official Number 383218) was involved in a sank - flooding in APPROACHES TO ST. MARGARET'S BAY, N.S.,.

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.

PROPELLER FOULED BY FISHING GEAR CAUSED THE F/V TO RUN ASHORE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/16/1989 .