On 8/5/1993 1, the vessel BATTLE AXE (Official Number 346206) was involved in a fire in APPROX 120 NM SE OF CAPE SABLE, NS,.
The vessel, with 2 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/19/1993. Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the N at 4.00 knots.
FIRE IN FORCASTLE OF VESSEL. CREW ABANDONED AND RECOVERED 24H LATER.