On 8/29/1994 , the vessel BOXCAR WILLIE (Official Number 806257) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in OFF FISHERMAN'S BANK,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

SWAMPED, SANK, CREW RESCUED BY ANOTHER NEARBY FISHING VESSEL.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/20/1994.