On 7/13/1996 , the vessel COWICHAN PRINCE (Official Number 178596) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in E. OF WHITEROCKS, BROWNING ENTRANCE, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 1 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 disabled and drifting ashore 75 metres away from rocks. Engine restarted and vessel continued on to Prince Rupert.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/26/1996.