On 8/15/2006 , the vessel ESTELLE III (Official Number 810207) was involved in a abandoned in 2 NM E OF BIRCH POINT, NB,.
The vessel, with 0 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/16/2006 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown.
The F/V "ESTELLE III" with 4 POB was reported taking on water. The crew were rescued by a nearby fishing vessel and transported ashore. The vessel is believed to have sunk.