On December 15th, 2020, an extensive search operation was underway for the missing crew members of The Chief William Saulis.
An extensive search effort from several Ground Search & Rescue Teams, Agencies, boats, helicopters and aircraft assisted.
The vessel which was returning from scallop fishing had transmitted to JRCC Halifax a signal from its (EPIRB) just 12 nautical miles from Digby indicating an emergency.
Search efforts were activated when contact could not be made with the vessel.
One crew member was located deceased during the search efforts and to this day 5 crew members remain missing.
“On 16 January 2021, the vessel was located by CCG and RCMP using side scan sonar and a remotely operated vehicle , 2 NM NNW of Delaps Cove, Nova Scotia, in 66 m of water.
Visibility and maneuverability were limited because of the tide, and the remotely operated vehicle was not able to determine the disposition of the vessel or access the interior.
The vessel has not been recovered. As of December 2022, the 5 missing crew members had not been found.” Aryn Ashley Fraser.
Our thoughts remain with all those impacted by this tragedy.
(File Photos from Dec 2020)
Adrian J.
