On 5/26/1997 , the vessel RED DAWN (Official Number 810407) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 11 MILES SOUTH-WEST OF CAPE SABLE ISLAND, N.S.,.
The vessel, with 2 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 6/10/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as .
Vessel disabled with broken rudder. CGS "Clarks Harbour" tasked and vessel was secured at West Head, Cape Sable Island at 262010UTC.