Warning: We found Canadian Marine Accident records for 314179 (GILBERT D.). This ship has been recorded in the Canadian Marine Occurrence database as having been in an incident. Below are the details of the Vessel, weather condition, damage incurred and other accident details such as the date:

On 16 March 1997, the opening of seal hunting season was marked by the sinking of the "GILBERT D." after she was trapped in the ice during the night. The eight crew members were transferred to another vessel and later transported safely to land by helicopter.

The Canadian Marine Accident records indicate that the ship named GILBERT D., with the official number 314179, was involved in an incident (Accident). The vessel, registered in CANADA and belonging to the FISHING category, experienced SUSTAINS DAMAGE RENDER UNSEAWORTHY/UNFIT FOR PURPOSE - Unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc.. The incident occurred on 3/16/1997 , near 8 MILES NW OF ILES DE LA MADELEINE, QUE., CAP AUX MEULES, Nova Scotia.

The ship, built in 1961 by GASPE SHIPBUILDING INC., has a length of 17 meters, a width of 5 meters, and a gross tonnage of 49. There were 8 crew members on board, and any injuries or casualties would be reported in the table below. The incident was classified as SUSTAINS DAMAGE RENDER UNSEAWORTHY/UNFIT FOR PURPOSE - Unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc.. The departure and destination port were CAP AUX MEULES, and the weather condition at the time of the incident was CLEAR.

The ship's hull is made of WOOD, and it was propelled by a PROPELLER. The incident was reported on 4/30/1998 , and any missing individuals would be reported below.