On 3/19/2011 , the vessel NICOLAS II (Official Number 819683) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in CAPE SABLE ISLAND, NS, NOVA SCOTIA (NS).
The vessel, with 0 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/21/2011 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 15.00 knots.
On 19 March 2011, the F/V "NICOLAS II" with 3 POB was reported disabled and taking on water .5 NM off South Side wharf Cape Sable Island, N.S., after striking a rock . CCGC "CLARKS HARBOUR" assisted the vessel.