On 1/7/1986 1, the vessel BRITISH STEEL (Official Number 705604) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in APPR. TO CABOT STRAIT, S OF NFLD,.

The vessel, with 23 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

IN HEAVY SEAS,MINOR DAMAGE TO UPPER DECK FITTINGS Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the SW at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/13/1987 .