On 8/5/1986 1, the vessel PORLIER PASS (Official Number 153146) was involved in a sank - flooding in FITZHUGH SOUND, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

LAPSE IN JUDGEMENT BY THE SKIPPER WHILE NAVIGATING CLOSE TO SHORE. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1988 .