On 7/5/1997 1, the vessel MY BOY II (Official Number 813550) was involved in a fire in 33 MILES OFF CAPE SABLE ISLAND, NS.,.

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.

Vessel underway to fishing grounds caught fire and sank. Three crew abandoned into liferaft, picked up by FV "Dorothy Louisa". Fire reportedly started in engine room.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/7/1997 1.