On 8/13/1985 , the vessel VIOLET & KAREN III (Official Number 800272) was involved in a fire in E COAST-E OF NS-BROWNS BANK,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

FIRE IN ENGINEROOM-TOWED TO CLARKS HARBOUR BY ALERT & CG116. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-28-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/25/1985.