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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/22/1996. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 10.00 knots.
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.