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. 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 6/24/1988 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
LAPSE IN JUDGEMENT BY THE SKIPPER WHILE NAVIGATING CLOSE TO SHORE