On 9/3/1988 1, the vessel LADY GAY (Official Number 331465) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in NORTH OF CAPE CHIGNECTO, CHIGNECTO BAY, N.S.,.

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.

VSL LOST HER RUDDER - WELDING APPARENTLY GAVE AWAY ON NEW RUDDER Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 45.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/13/1989 .