On 5/9/1997 1, the vessel BLUE DAWN I (Official Number 811458) was involved in a risk of sinking in 1.7 MILES SOUTH OF PORT BICKERTON, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Vessel taking on water. CGS "Bickerton" responded and supplied additional pumps. Vessel pumped dry and returned to Port Bickerton unaided.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the W at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/20/1997 .