On 8/5/1997 1, the vessel EARLY WIND II (Official Number 806424) was involved in a risk of sinking in 15 MILES SOUTH OF PTE.AMOUR, BELLE ISLE STRAIT,.

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 unknown pollution.

Vessel taking on water but able to control ingress. Escorted to Breakwater by "Harbour Tramp" and secured.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/9/1997 1.