On 5/28/1988 , the vessel BRYAN EARL (Official Number 395637) was involved in a fire in SWIMS POINT, CAPE SABLE ISLAND, N.S.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

FIRE ON BOARD VSL, NO SOURCE DISCOVERED - ARSON SUSPECTED Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/16/1989 .