On 6/7/1997 1, the vessel HILDA M. (Official Number 801890) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in CLOSE INSHORE, EAST OF SAVAGE HARBOUR, P.E.I.,.

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

Rudder stock broken. CMRA "Janet's Pride" tasked and towed "Hilda M." to Nuffrage harbour.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/30/1997 .