On 12/18/1979, the vessel SANTA MERCEDES (Official Number 293943) was involved in a fire in WEST COAST-STRAITS OF JUAN DE FUCA,.

The vessel, with 90 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

GENERATOR TRIPPED OUT CAUSED OVERHEATING IN SWITCHING GEAR,CABLES. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as DAMAGED - DEACTIVATED NOV. 1995

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the ESE at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/17/1980 .