On 4/25/1997 , the vessel RHONDA ROSE (Official Number 392162) was involved in a risk of sinking in 12 MILES SOUTH-WEST OF DIGBY, NOVA SCOTIA,.

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.

Taking on water and experienced massive electrical failure. Mayday broadcast to which USCG 1502 responded. SAR helicopter dispatched. Water pumped out and vessel proceeded to Digby arriving safely.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/27/1997 .