On 5/23/1996 , the vessel SEA ECHO (Official Number 801245) was involved in a fire in 34 MILES WNW OF PORT-AU-CHOIX, NEWFOUNDLAND,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

Shrimp trawler on fire. 3 crew members abandoned and rescued by f/v "Rainbow Venture". CCGS "Sir Wilfred Grenfell" attempted to extinguish fire. Vessel subsequently sank. Crew transported to Port-au-Choix.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/10/1996 .