On 8/2/1996 1, the vessel WESTERN ALEUTIAN (Official Number 647559) was involved in a fouls underwater object in 4 MILES NORTH-EAST OF SABLE ISLAND, NS.,.

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

Research vessel struck sunken wreck with seismic equipment. No apparent damage to vessel. Sound source equipment damaged.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as NONE APPARENT

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SW at 16.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/10/1996 .