On 4/21/1983 , the vessel GOLDEN ROCKET III (Official Number 27221) was involved in a fire in EAST C-NB-CAMPOBELLA ISL-WILSONS BEACH WHARF,.

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 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE TIED UP AT BERTH. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. 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 4/26/1984 .