On 4/9/1989 1, the vessel WESTERN SPIRIT (Official Number 155259) was involved in a fire in FREEMAN PASSAGE, GOSCHEN ISLAND, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

SUFFERED A FIRE IN HER ENGINEROOM AS FUEL IGNITED IN EXHAUST MUFFLER Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/13/1989 .