On 7/31/1988 , the vessel EAST WIND III - 809404 (Official Number 809404) was involved in a fire in NEAR BRAS D'OR HARBOUR,N.S,.

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.

POWER LEAD TO BILGE PUMP OVERHEATED AS A RESULT OF A SHORT IN PUMP (YACHT CERTIFIED FOR CHARTER OPERATIONS). Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. 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 8/15/1988 .