In 1965 the vessel was badly damaged by fire and was out of service for 14 years, before being restored, re-engined and re-launched on 19 May 1979.
Ku-1965 umkhumbi wawulimaze kakhulu ngomlilo futhi wawungasebenzi eminyakeni ye-14, ngaphambi kokuba ubuyiselwe, kabusha futhi kuqaliswe kabusha ku-19 May 1979.