On 11/8/1989 , the vessel LYDIA M. II (Official Number 329171) was involved in a explosion in 1.3 MILES SOUTH OF PEARL ISLAND, MAHONE BAY,NS,.
The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/29/1989. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 10.00 knots.
FIRE IN ENGINEROOM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. EXPLOSION BLEW OPERATOR OVERBOARD Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89