On 4/17/1985 , the vessel CAPE PICTOU (Official Number 326062) was involved in a explosion in E COAST-S COAST NS-LUNENBURG HBR-GVT WHARF,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

EXPLOSION WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START AUXILIARY ENGINE. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-85. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/29/1987 .