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

Vessel disabled with broken rudder. CGS "Clarks Harbour" tasked and vessel was secured at West Head, Cape Sable Island at 262010UTC.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/10/1997 .