On 8/10/1986 , the vessel RITA MAE (Official Number 368997) was involved in a fire in CARIBOU HARBOUR, NOVA SCOTIA,.

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

F/V DESTROYED BY A FIRE OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/26/1987 .