On 9/6/1989 1, the vessel SANTA ROSA (Official Number 154549) was involved in a capsizes in 1 CABLE WEST OF THE ALERT BAY BREAKWATER, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 5 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 11/2/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
VSL CAPSIZED AFTER INCORRECT LOADING OF WATER INTO HOLD Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89