On 3/21/1997 , the vessel SHONDA IRENE (Official Number 806456) was involved in a risk of sinking in PIER #6, ST.JOHN'S HARBOUR, NEWFOUNDLAND,.

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 pollution.

Reported to have a 127 mm hole near the rudder. Reported that the propeller guard let go and punctured the hull. Additional pumps placed on board to assist in containing water.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/7/1997 1.