On 2/12/1987 , the vessel TARA DAWN (Official Number 310102) was involved in a fire in ALONGSIDE GUNNING COVE, SHELBURNE CO., N.S.,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

STOVE POSSIBLY FLOODED AND LATER IGNITED - ACTUAL CAUSE UNKNOWN Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/23/1988 .