On 4/16/1990 , the vessel FARNES (Official Number 6431) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in 234 NM SOUTHEAST OF CAPE RACE, NFLD,.

The vessel, with 20 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL SUFFERED HEAVY WEATHER DAMAGE WHILE ENROUTE MILWAUKEE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-90. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/17/1994 .