On 7/5/1987 1, the vessel HELEN & JOYCE (Official Number 395616) was involved in a fire in WHARF, SOUTH SIDE, CAPE SABLE ISLAND, N.S.,.

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

EXPLOSION DUE TO GASOLINE LEAK - IGNITED BY STARTING THE MAIN ENGINE. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/16/1988 .