On 1/18/1986 , the vessel JAMES TOMPKINS (Official Number 326136) was involved in a fire in E COAST-S OF NS-SW OF SEAL ISL,.

The vessel, with 7 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

FIRE DISCOVERED ON TOP OF FURNACE-EXTINGUISHED BY CREW. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 22.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/24/1986 .