On 1/22/1997 , the vessel WHITE'S PRIDE (Official Number 802295) was involved in a risk of sinking in 13 MILES NE OF SANDY COVE, BELLE ISLE STRAIT,.

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.

Initially, main engine problems, then taking on water & drifting towards shore. Pumps unable to cope. Air & sea vehicles dispatched. Crew taken off by helo and taken to St.Anthony. V/l sank.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/6/1997 7.