On 8/17/1980 , the vessel MARIE FRANCE L (Official Number 347268) was involved in a fire in COTE EST-BAIE DES CHALEURS,.

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.

EXPLOSION ET FEU ENVAHI CE NAVIRE DANS LA BAIE DES CHALEURS. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the E at 3.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/9/1981 1.