On 9/28/1990 , the vessel SMITHY NO. 1 (Official Number 178785) was involved in a sank - flooding in PORT MELLON, HOWE SOUND, 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 pollution.

TWO SMALL TUGS SANK AT THEIR MOORINGS IN 50 FT OF WATER Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/13/1991 .