On 9/19/1987 , the vessel CAPE GEORGE III (Official Number 395273) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in OFF BAY OF ISLANDS, NFLD.,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

BILGE PUMP SUCTION LOSS & EXCESSIVE WEIGHT, VESSEL SWAMPED Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/7/1988 1.