On 6/21/1983 , the vessel CONSUMER (Official Number 391742) was involved in a fire in W COAST-TRIBUNE CHNL-TWEEN BOND & THOMSON SNDS,.

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

EXPLOSION & FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOM-V/L GUTTED AND SANK. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-83. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1987 .