On 12/14/2011, the vessel HUNTER MADISON (Official Number 811272) was involved in a abandoned in SEAL ISLAND, NS,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

On 14 December 2011, the F/V "HUNTER MADISON" reported taking on water 5 nm SE of Seal Island, NS. The 3 POB were rescued by a nearby F/V and the stricken vessel subsequently sunk.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/16/2011.