On 8/1/1985 1, the vessel CAPE RUSSELL (Official Number 348449) was involved in a fire in W COAST-STR OF GEORGIA-1/2 MI OFF ACTIVE PASS,.

The vessel, with 5 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 CASING SURROUNDING MAIN EXHAUST-EXT BY CREW. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/23/1986 .