On 5/23/2013 , the vessel SARAH ELIZABETH I (Official Number 821451) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in SOUTH OF 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/24/2013 . Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots.
On 23 May 2013, the F/V "SARAH ELIZABETH I" reported disabled with a rope in the wheel about 15NM south of Cape Sable Island, N.S. with 2POB. CCGC CLARKS HARBOUR towed the vessel to Woods Harbour, NS.