On 4/22/2009 , the vessel CARMELLE NO. 6 (Official Number 824858) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in SAMBRO 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 22 April 2009 at 0349 hrs UTC, the F/V "CARMELLE NO. 6" ran aground off Sambro Island, N.S. The pumps onboard were able to keep up with water ingress until it reached port.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SSE at 30.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/22/2009 .