On 7/15/1997 , the vessel WANDA MARIE NO. 1 (Official Number 806956) was involved in a capsizes in OFF DONKIN, CAPE BRETON ISLAND, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were No injuries but 1 fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Individual on shore reported fishing vessel capsized 1/2 mile off shore in heavy surf. One body recovered later in the day, one missing. Vessel beached.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/16/1997 .