On 7/24/1985 , the vessel MATTHEW & EMILY (Official Number 372335) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in E COAST-SE OF NS-GERMAN BANK,.

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.

FLANGE CRACK & RUDDER LOST-TOWED TO WESTHEAD. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/18/1986.