On 1/17/1990 , the vessel DEBORAH & RUTH (Official Number 189432) was involved in a fire in OFF BRADFORD COVE, GRAND MANAN ISLAND, N.B.,.
The vessel, with 3 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 2/5/1991 1. Weather at the time was reported as with winds from the S at 27.00 knots.
IMPROPER STORAGE OF BATTERY CABLES, WIRES RUBBED, SHORT CIRCUITED Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90