On 6/30/1988 , the vessel KAREN ELAINE I (Official Number 392608) was involved in a sank - flooding in 100 NM NE OF SABLE ISLAND, 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.

INGRESS OF WATER TO HULL BEYOND CAPACITY OF PUMPS Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the S at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/6/1988 .