On 1/29/1990 , the vessel MONARCH II (Official Number 130499) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in 3.75 NM NW OF SANDHEADS, STRAIT OF GEORGIA, BC,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/22/1990 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SW at 27.00 knots.

VSL SWAMPED WHILE ASSISTING WESTVIEW CHINOOK TO TOW EVCO NO. 2 Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-90