On 9/30/1992 , the vessel LAVALLEE II (Official Number 178825) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 6 NM NW OF BOARS HEAD, LETITE PASSAGE, N.S.,.

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 pollution.

LOCK-NUT ON HYDRAULIC RAM SLACKENED OFF/SHAFT UNSCREWED FROM RUDDER. Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-92. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 35.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/4/1993 1.