On 5/17/1997 , the vessel LITTLE JOEY I (Official Number 806432) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 17 MILES NORTH-WEST OF BONNE BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND,.

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.

Vessel reported loss of propeller and requested a tow. CGS "Earl Grey" towed vessel to Woody Point where she was secured at 180025UTC.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/20/1997 .