On 9/12/1997 , the vessel ANDY L AND SISTERS (Official Number 392262) was involved in a fire in 6.9 MILES EAST OF NEW HAVEN, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Gasoline deck engine ignited into ball of fire whilst hauling in line. Vessel engulfed in flames. Crew abandoned into their liferaft and were rescued by the f/v "Cathy Arlene". Unable to retrieve life jackets from cuddy. The vessel sank at 121451Z.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/15/1997 .