On 6/22/1983 , the vessel SOUTHERN BRAVE (Official Number 348676) was involved in a fire in NFLD COAST-BAY OF ISLANDS AREA,.

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 ER-CREW UNABLE TO EXT-ABANDONED SHIP-VSL BURNED & SANK. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-83. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1987 .