On 9/18/2003 , the vessel PAPER MAKER (THE) (Official Number 812127) was involved in a bottom contact in 1/2 NM NORTHWEST OF PICTOU ISLAND, NS,.

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 "PAPER MAKER" was reported disabled with damage after striking a rock.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/18/2003 .