On 7/5/1989 1, the vessel HEATHER LYNN III (Official Number 393645) was involved in a risk of sinking in 18 NM NORTH OF GLACE BAY, CAPE BRETON I, N.S.,.

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.

VSL TOOK ON WATER THROUGH SCUPPERS, SCUPPER PLUG NOT PUT IN Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/11/1989.