On 7/29/1996 , the vessel FARRIS (Official Number 178041) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in HAGEN POINT, SKEENA RIVER, 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 minor pollution.
Engine disabled by gillnets caught in propeler. Vessel grounded and sank. Crewmembers transported to Prince Rupert by nearby fishing vessels.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS
Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/30/1996 .