On 10/24/1981, the vessel ALCHATBY (Official Number 1289) was involved in a fire in EAST COAST-STRAIT OF CANSO-PORT HAWKESBURY,.
The vessel, with 35 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/9/1981 . Weather at the time was reported as .
FIRE IN STUFFING BOX UNIT NO. 4. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1