On 12/19/1989, the vessel NEW DAWN III (Official Number 809899) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in OFF JEDDORE HARBOUR, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL LOST HER PROP AFTER HER SHAFT BROKE, TOWED INTO PORT BY CMRA Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/17/1990 .