On 11/17/1987, the vessel WIDGET (Official Number 175692) was involved in a capsizes in OFF HORN POINT, CORDERO CHANNEL, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 2 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 11/14/1989. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 6.00 knots.
TOW WAS CAUGHT IN BACKEDDY CAUSING TUG TO CAPSIZE