On 10/1/1996 , the vessel STEPHANIE GRACE (Official Number 369723) was involved in a fire in 105 MILES OFF LOUISBOURG, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

F/V Stephanie Grace reported on fire. Three crew abandoned into a liferaft and picked up by F/V Jacqueline R. Crew landed in Glace Bay, N.S 02 October at 1247UTC.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/22/1996.