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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/21/2011 .