On 1/20/1989 , the vessel JOAN BRIAN (Official Number 808144) was involved in a sank - flooding in ALONGSIDE CHETICAMP FISH PLANT WHARF, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

VSL SANK ALONGSIDE THE JETTY AFTER STRIKING AN ICE FLOE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/12/1991 .