On 8/13/1997 , the vessel REBECCA J. (Official Number 817627) was involved in a risk of sinking in 32 MILES SOUTH OF LOUISBURG, 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 9/22/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as .
Taking on water. Requested to dump some lobster traps. Ingress contained and vessel escorted to Louisbourg.