On 4/7/1988 1, the vessel WESTERN COMMANDER (Official Number 174081) was involved in a risk of sinking in 2 1/2 NM OFF CAPE ROGER CURTIS, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 7 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

RUSTY PIPE THROUGHT HULL FITTINGS CAUSED INGRESS OF WATER Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-88. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 40.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/5/1988 1.