On 4/19/1986 , the vessel BAFFIN BEAR (Official Number 383656) was involved in a explosion in MOUTH OF PORT AU CHOIX HARBOUR, NFLD,.

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 pollution.

BATTERIES EXPLODED- TOTAL LOSS Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/6/1987 1.