On 10/5/2001 , the vessel SUNDOWER (Official Number 804359) was involved in a risk of sinking in OFF RICHIBUCTO, NB, NEW BRUNSWICK (NB).

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 none pollution.

F/V "SUN DOWER" reported taking on water after preventer on rudder parted allowing it to strike the propeller. Water entering through rudder gland/stock. V/L in no immediate danger. Towed to Richibucto and secured.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/12/2001.