On 5/18/1989 , the vessel DAVID V. (Official Number 372779) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 1 MN A L'EST DES ILES DE LA MADELEINE, QUEBEC,.

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 pollution.

VSL DISABLED AFTER HER RUDDER STRUCK THE PROPELLOR AND BROKE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SE at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/21/1989.