On 8/21/1997 , the vessel HANSEATIC (Official Number 9000168) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in JENNY LIND BAY, ARCTIC,.

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 pollution.

Bulbous bow was discovered to be cracked on the port side after sounding revealed ingress of water.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the NW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/22/1997 .