On 2/16/1994 , the vessel ELVA M. (Official Number 141304) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in OFF DUNDAS I. BROWN PASSAGE, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

Fishing Packer grounded and was stranded by the ebbing tide. A small herring skiff picked the two POB - no injuries, small amount of diesel released. FV declared lost.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/3/1994 1.