On 6/1/2005 1, the vessel SAMUEL A. (Official Number 809292) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in OFF MAGDELAIN ISLANDS, QUE., QUEBEC (QC).

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 unknown pollution.

On 01 June 2005, the f/v Samuel A lost steering and had to be towed to port by another fishing vessel.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/28/2005 .