Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeStorms and Severe Thunderstorms
Place45 miles southwest of the islands of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
Event Start DateJanuary 16, 1998
Event End DateJanuary 16, 1998
Comments45 miles southwest of the islands of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, January 16, 1998. The bulk carrier "Flare" broke in 2 due to severe weather conditions during its trip from Rotterdam to Montreal. 21 members of the 25-member crew died in the accident.
Fatalities21
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated0
Estimated Total Cost$5,109,358
Federal DFAA Payments$0
Provincial DFAA Payments$0
Provincial Department Payments$5,109,358
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0