On 12/27/1995, the vessel PAT & JENNIFER (Official Number 816980) was involved in a abandoned in 37 MILES SOUTH-WEST OF CAPE SABLE ISLAND, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 6 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 1/5/1996 1. Weather at the time was reported as .

Mast stay broke loose. Mast secured with lagging screws only which eventually let go. Mast swinging with stabilizer poles and striking superstructure. Port pole wrapped around hull. Crew abandoned into liferaft, wearing l/jackets.Rescued by f/v.