On 11/8/1989 , the vessel LOBSTER II (Official Number 370114) was involved in a fire in OFF FLINT ISLAND, CAPE BRETON ISLAND, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

GASOLINE SPRAYED OUT FROM ENGINE, EXPLODED AND CAUGHT FIRE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/12/1989.