On 8/10/1990 , the vessel HELEN & FLO (Official Number 392644) was involved in a sank - flooding in 43 NM SOUTHEAST OF SAMBRO ISLAND, N.S.,.
The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/25/1991. Weather at the time was reported as fog.
VSL SANK, PROBABLY DUE TO A LOOSENED HULL PLANKING