On 4/12/2005 , the vessel VERNON'S VENTURE (Official Number 821669) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 30 NM SOUTH OF ST. ANTHONY, NL,.

The vessel, with 9 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

The F/V "VERNON'S VENTURE" reported a loss of steering and requested a tow.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the NE at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/12/2005 .