On 5/13/1985 , the vessel MELENDA JOYCE (Official Number 348695) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in E COAST-S OF NFLD,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

PROP LOST-TOWED TO LOUISBURG BY CCGS MARY HICHENS. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/21/1986 .