On 5/1/2000 1, the vessel SHANNON & JOHN (Official Number 814479) was involved in a fire in 21 NM S BY W FROM CP FOURCHU, YARMOUTH, NS,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

12.5M GRP F/V with 4 POB reported a fire in the engine room. Fire extinguished and vessel towed to port by another F/V. Cause of fire appears to be arcing of wires in E.R. space.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 6.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/2/2000 9.