On 5/2/1996 1, the vessel BOTSFORD LIGHT (Official Number 805806) was involved in a sank - flooding in PETIT SHIPPEGAN WHARF, 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 minor pollution.

Vessel sank alongside wharf. Pollution. Container boom subsequently positioned. 2,300 kg of lobster being held beneath water close to wharf. Cause of sinking attributed to gunwale being caught under wharf. Vessel lifted out and pumped dry.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/2/1996 7.