On 1/28/1987 , the vessel GYPSY LASS (Official Number 391727) was involved in a fire in 1 NM NNW OF PROTECTION ISL, B.C.,.

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.

F/V HAD A FIRE IN HER FUNNEL-CMRA NANAIMO DORY & HMCS THUNDER TASKED Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. 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 5/4/1988 1.