On 8/5/1988 1, the vessel SYLVIA DALE (Official Number 395535) was involved in a fire in APPROACHES TO BRAS D'OR LAKE,NORTH SYDNEY,N.S.,.

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

ACCUMULATION OF FUMES IGNITED STARTING ENGINE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/8/1989 1.