On 10/14/1999, the vessel JOSEPH & SISTERS (Official Number 809852) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in MINAS BASIN, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 5 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 unknown pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/26/1999. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 35.00 knots.

Whilst bound for an area off Parsboro, Minas Basin, Nova Scotia, to lay 160 metal lobster traps at the start of the fall lobster season, the fishing vessel "JOSEPH & SISTERS" encountered adverse weather and shipped a series of three waves. The heavily laden vessel capsized, throwing the unsecured lobster traps into the water. Four crew members who were sitting on top of the traps were also thrown into the water. After the vessel partially righted in a flooded condition, the owner/operator escaped from the wheelhouse. Soon after, the vessel sank stern first. Four of the five persons were rescued. One crew member is missing and presumed drowned.