On 4/29/2006 , the vessel WHEELIN' N DEALIN' (Official Number 824055) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - boarding, being on board, falling overboard from the ship in NORTH OF LIGHTHOUSE, CAPE BAYFIELD, NS,.
The vessel, with 4 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 6/1/2006 1. Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the NE at 25.00 knots.
Deckhand fell overboard in rough weather. Man rescued and suffered hypothermia.