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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/16/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
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.