On 11/1/1984 , the vessel C.A. DAWSON (Official Number 801212) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in E COAST-NS-46M OFF CAPE SABLE ISL,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

V/L FOUNDERED BY THE STERN-POB'S PICKED UP BY IRVING NORDIC. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

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 5/22/1985 .