On 7/8/1986 1, the vessel WIMPEY SEA HUNTER (Official Number 399114) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in FLEMISH PASS, NFLD,.

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.

V/L SUFFERED A CRANKCASE EXPLOSION Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SE at 7.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/15/1987 .