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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/23/1988 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 6.00 knots.
STOVE POSSIBLY FLOODED AND LATER IGNITED - ACTUAL CAUSE UNKNOWN Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87