On 7/15/1991 , the vessel TRACY J. (Official Number 801838) was involved in a fire in 15.5 NM NNE OF BATHURST, NEPISIGUIT BAY, N.B.,.

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.

FIRE IN ENGINE COMPT.,EXPLOSION LATER;FV BURNED AND SANK,CREW IN L/R. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNW at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/28/1991.