On 11/28/1985, the vessel FLORENCE & HELEN (Official Number 327459) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in E COAST-CAPE BRETON-BRAS D'OR LAKE-IRISH COVE,.

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.

ENGINE FAILED-3 ANCHORS DRAGGED-VSL GROUNDED. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

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 .