On 4/18/1987 , the vessel WOODLAND (Official Number 188397) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in OFF ISLE ROYALE, LAKE SUPERIOR, U.S.A.,.

The vessel, with 18 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

CRANKCASE EXPLOSION WITH #8 PISTON AND RINGS DAMAGED Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/4/1987 1.