On 9/22/1988 , the vessel HOWARD WILSON (Official Number 347242) was involved in a fire in PORT SAUNDERS WHARF, NEWFOUNDLAND,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

FIRE ONBOARD F/V CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/2/1989 1.