On 10/26/1981, the vessel GEORGES II (Official Number 322853) was involved in a fire in DET DE CABOT-ILE DE LA MADELAINE-ETAND DU NORD,.

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.

VIOLENTE EXPLOSION LORSQU'ON TENTA DE DEMARRER LE MOTEUR. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-26-1. 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 1/11/1982 .