On 9/8/1987 1, the vessel MATTHEW J.R. (Official Number 801342) was involved in a sank - flooding in NW OF WHITE CAPES, CAPE BRETON ISLAND,N.S.,.

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.

SANK WILST UNDER THE ESCORT OF F/V DADDY'S BOY- ENROUTE TO DRYDOCK Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/4/1987 .