On 10/14/1996, the vessel ZELLA & DANIEL (Official Number 814364) was involved in a sank - flooding in CLOSE IN-SHORE AT JOGGINS, 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/20/1996. Weather at the time was reported as .

Struck underwater object then blown and driven on to reef. Crew donned lifejackets and walked ashore. Reconnaisance at low water showed no sign of the vessel and was presumed to have sunk. However, two days later, vessel floated ashore.