On 9/12/1987 , the vessel QUEEN OF HEARTS II (Official Number 802941) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in NORTHUMBERLAND, OFF CAPE TORMENTINE, N.B.,.

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.

RUDDER BROKE OFF AT WELD /LOST RUDDER/TOWED SAFELY C.TORMENTINEWRF. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/22/1988 .