On 6/29/1996 , the vessel PEARL E. (Official Number 176508) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in SWANSON CHANNEL, WEST OF ACTIVE PASS, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 0 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 hard aground and taking on water. Refloated and escorted safely to nearby harbour.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/26/1996.