On 4/23/1996 , the vessel LILLY IRENE (Official Number 813981) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in CLOSE INSHORE AT PARTRIDGE POINT, NEWFOUNDLAND,.

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Vessel damaged rudder and then lost it completely in ice. Towed into Twillingate by CGS "Hood".. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/3/1996 7.