On 5/11/1987 , the vessel MELISSA & PAPA (Official Number 802424) was involved in a fire in CANSO HARBOUR, N.S.,.

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 pollution.

A LOOSE CONNECTION ON THE STARTER IGNITED GAS FUMES AROUND THE MOTOR Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/9/1988 1.