On 9/6/1988 1, the vessel SMART MOVE (Official Number 804284) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in .5NM W OF PICTOU ISL.,NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT,NS,.
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 6/8/1989 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 40.00 knots.
VSL TOOK ON WATER AND SANK DUE TO THE ROUGH SEAS Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88