On 6/13/1989 , the vessel ATLANTIC SHAKER (Official Number 808249) was involved in a fire in 63 NM ESE OF CAPE SABLE ISLAND, N.S.,.
The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/30/1990 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 10.00 knots.
FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGULFED VESSEL QUICKLY, VSL ABANDONED