On 5/26/1986 , the vessel POLAR QUEEN (Official Number 329275) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 12 MI. SSE FUNK ISLAND, EAST OF NFLD,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

PIN IN MAIN SHAFT CUT CAUSING PROP. TO FALL OFF. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1986 .