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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

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

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.