On 7/30/2001 , the vessel SHERRY & ELIZABETH (Official Number 808671) was involved in a fire in 5 NM EAST OF ST JACQUES IS LT, FORTUNE BAY, NF,.

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 minor pollution.

F/V "SHERRY & ELIZABETH" with 3 POB reports on fire and taking on water. Source of ingress unknown. Crew abandoned into another F/V. Vessel was under tow when it sank. Crew initially launched a liferaft but it was unserviceable.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/11/2001.