On 9/16/1990 , the vessel MISS NELSON (Official Number 395527) was involved in a fire in 5 C NE OF GLACE BAY BELL BUOY, C.B.I., N.S.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

VSL WITH GASOLINE MOTOR, EXPLODED, BURNED & SANK FOLLOWING STARTING. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/22/1992 .