On 10/20/1989, the vessel ROSELLA G. III (Official Number 392699) was involved in a fire in 3 NM NE OF WHITE POINT, CAPE BRETON ISLAND, NS,.

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.

CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK, OPERATOR ESCAPED IN A PUNT, PICKED UP BY FV Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/10/1989.