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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/16/2006 .