On 8/21/1985 , the vessel ATLANTIC ERIE (Official Number 800436) was involved in a fire in E COAST-350 MILES FROM VIRGINIA COAST,.

The vessel, with 37 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 1 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

SEAMAN SUFFERED 50% BODY SURFACE AREA BURNS DUE TO BLOW BACK FIRE.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/17/1986 .