On 4/16/1999 , the vessel YANKEE POINT (Official Number 383662) was involved in a fire in 5 NM NNE PORT AUX CHOIX, NFLD,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Wire burned off on alternator. Plastic on wire caught fire.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNW at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/7/1999 8.