On 4/13/1997 , the vessel CAPE ISLAND VENTURE (Official Number 392063) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in BONAVISTA BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND,.

The vessel, with 8 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Fiber-glass coating on stem stripped by ice.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/29/1997 .