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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Vessel sustained broken rudder. CGS "WESTPORT" assisted vessel to Meteghan, N.S.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/23/1996.