On 10/5/2000 , the vessel FLYING SWAN VI (Official Number 808665) was involved in a capsizes in 30 MLS. SW OF YARMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA,.

The vessel, with 7 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were No injuries but 1 fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

"FLYING SWAN VI" capsized while hauling up fish with 7 people on board. 6 persons were rescued and 1 person deceased. It is reported that the power block jammed and the seine could not be retrieved.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/2/2000 .