On 11/27/1989, the vessel CAPE RAY II (Official Number 393428) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 20 NM WSW OF CAPE RAY, CABOT STRAIT, NFLD,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL REPORTED HAVING RUDDER PROBLEMS, TOWED TO PORT BY FV LADY MAGGIE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. 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 3/23/1990 .