On 12/20/1995, the vessel LITTLE BRAT (Official Number 814751) was involved in a risk of sinking in 8 MILES SOUTH OF SEAL ISLAND, 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 1/24/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the NE at 35.00 knots.

Transducer for echo-sounder became slack allowing ingress of water into engine compartment. Initially, pumps unable to cope. Vessel escorted safely to port.