On 11/12/1987, the vessel SEA COMET (Official Number 177994) was involved in a fire in THORNBROUGH CHANNEL,, HOWE SOUND, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

POSSIBLE CAUSE:CRACKED FUEL LINE OR FUEL INJECTION LINE. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/25/1988.