On 9/24/1992 , the vessel PATSCO (Official Number 135252) was involved in a sank - flooding in PRINCIPE CHANNEL, B.C.,.
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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/13/1993. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 10.00 knots.
VESSEL STRUCK ROCK, BEACHED AND LATER SANK