On 10/20/2001, the vessel OCEAN SAPPHIRE (Official Number 813573) was involved in a capsizes in 20 NM SE OF LUNENBURG HARBOUR, NS,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

F/V capsized with 4 POB. Three crew members were rescued from the vessel's liferaft. One crew member is still missing and presumed drowned. Vessel was loaded with crab pots.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/24/2001.