On 9/25/1978 , the vessel OHARA III (Official Number 173719) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in BC COAST-BROUGHTON STRAIT,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

VL GROUNDED-2 POB TAKEN TO ALERT BAY BY CHILCO POST. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SE at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/21/1978.