On 11/11/1985, the vessel M15 (Official Number 326086) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in E COAST-CAPE BRETON ISLAND-SYDNEY BIGHT,.

The vessel, with 16 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

GENERATOR FAILED-M/E FAILED-TOWED TO LOUISBURG BY F/V CAPE PICTOU. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/24/1986 .