On 9/2/1987 1, the vessel GOLD RIVER (Official Number 327896) was involved in a fire in GENSTAR SHIPYARD, VANCOUVER HBR, B.C.,.

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 none pollution.

POSSIBLE GAS LEAK IGNITED BY WELDING ARC OR BURNER FLAME Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/17/1988.