On 6/12/1985 , the vessel LE GAILLARD III (Official Number 800327) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in GOLFE ST LAURENT-LARGE DE ILES DE LA MADELAINE,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

CORDAGE DANS L'HELICE/COUPILLE CASSA CAUSANT LA PERTE DE L'HELICE. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-26-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 3.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/3/1985 .