On 10/27/1985, the vessel IRVING DOLPHIN (Official Number 326462) was involved in a risk of sinking in SE OF SCATARIE ISL, CAPE BRETON, N.S.,.

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

TOWED BY IRVING ELM-FLOODED,HULL DAMAGED PART DECK LUMBER CARGO LOST. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/20/1986.