On 10/23/2000, the vessel WESTMINSTER LAD (Official Number 154759) was involved in a fire in GILFORD BAY, GILFORD ISLAND, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 1 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/25/2000. Weather at the time was reported as .
Tug "WESTMINSTER LAD" caught fire, burned to the waterline and sank. The Master abondoned vessel in his skiff and made it safely to Kelsey Bay.