On 8/12/1985 , the vessel SEA BEACON (Official Number 194556) was involved in a sank - flooding in E COAST-E OF LABRADOR-OFF CARTWRIGHT,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL SANK FROM LEAK IN E/R-POB'S ABANDONED IN SKIFFS. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the NE at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/29/1986 .