On 10/1/1985 , the vessel HEATHER DAWN (Official Number 347408) was involved in a fire in E COAST-NORTHUMBERLAND STR-NE RICHIBUCTO CAPE,.

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.

STARTER SHORTED OUT IGNITING FUEL LINE-VSL ABANDONED. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/22/1985.