On 8/19/1997 , the vessel CLAIR DE LUNE IV (Official Number 394149) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in 17 MILES NORTH-NORTH-EAST OF MISCOU, NB,.

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 none pollution.

Vessel taking on water due to wind and waves. Both crew members evacuated and derelict was towed to Little Shippegan by CGS "Shippegan".. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the NW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/24/1997 .