On 6/17/1988 , the vessel CONCEPTION STAR (Official Number 800367) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in 1 NM OFF LOWER ISLAND COVE,CONCEPTION BAY,NFLD,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

HEAVILY LADEN ENROUTE TO PORT, TOOK ON WATER, SWAMPED & CAPSIZED. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/29/1989 .