On 5/22/1997 , the vessel LES QUATRE FRERES (Official Number 812426) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in 38 MILES EAST-NORTH-EAST OF SAMBRO, N.S.,.

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.

Vessel took water in lazaret from unknown source. Crew subsequently abandoned into their liferaft and were rescued by FRC from the tug "Ryan Leet" and later transferred to CGS "Sambro". "Les Quatres Freres" sank at 220239UTC.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/23/1997 .