On 12/2/1987 , the vessel GRAMPIE JOHN (Official Number 396108) was involved in a risk of sinking in 17 NM SW OF YARMOUTH, N.S.,.
The vessel, with 4 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 12/30/1987. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 15.00 knots.
F/V TOOK ON WATER BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE BILGE PUMP & A OPEN SEACOCK Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87