On 3/14/1996 , the vessel IRENE MAY I (Official Number 155261) was involved in a risk of sinking in 1 MILE EAST OF KITSON ISLAND, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Vessel sprung two planks and began taking water. Pumps provided by a CCG vessel which then escorted her to Prince Rupert Harbour.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as rain. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/7/1996 1.