On 10/8/1983 , the vessel WESTERN PRIDE II (Official Number 346142) was involved in a fire in EAST COAST-CHEDABUCTO BAY-OFF CAPE HOGAN,.

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

FIRE IN FORCASTLE-NOT ABLE TO EXT/VSL ABANDONED-CAUSE NOT KNOWN. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-83. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1987 .