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. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

FIRE IN ENGINEROOM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. EXPLOSION BLEW OPERATOR OVERBOARD Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/29/1989.