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. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL SANK, PROBABLY DUE TO A LOOSENED HULL PLANKING. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as fog. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/25/1991.