On 5/6/1996 1, the vessel ATLANTIC COMMANDER (Official Number 813678) was involved in a risk of sinking in 46 MILES SOUTH-EAST OF CAPE RACE, NEWFOUNDLAND,.

The vessel, with 11 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Taking on water. Downflooding in steering compartment but pumps coping. No distress declared. FPV "Cygnus" escorted vessel to Fermuse, Nfld.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 45.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/16/1996 .