On 4/16/1996 , the vessel ATLANTIC STORM (Official Number 813691) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in 109 MILES SOUTH-BY-WEST OF CAPE ST.MARY'S,NFLD,.

The vessel, with 8 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

V/l in heavy weather. Shipping seas, w/house windows smashed, electronics disabled. Mayday declared.DFO "Leonard J.Cowley" maintaining communications. Several vessels responded & pro-
ceeding. Hercules acft dropped pump. V/ls standing-by.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the NE at 50.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/17/1996 .