On 10/6/1996 , the vessel WINDY GAIL (Official Number 801494) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 1.8 MILES SOUTH OF PETIT PASSAGE, N.S.,.
The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/23/1996. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
Vessel sustained broken rudder. CGS "WESTPORT" assisted vessel to Meteghan, N.S.