On 4/27/1989 , the vessel SARAH LEANNE (Official Number 393551) was involved in a fire in ALONGSIDE BLANDFORD WHARF, MAHONE BAY, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 2 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

RECENTLY REFUELLED, LOOSE BATTERY CONNECTION CAUSED ARC, EXP & FIRE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/12/1989.