On 10/17/1985, the vessel WESTERN CHIEF (Official Number 178835) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in 2 MI W OF NITINAT LAKE, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 0 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 5/20/1986 . Weather at the time was reported as .
INJURED SEAMAN TRANSPORTED TO BAMFIELD BY DFO COMOX POST Note: formerly OccNo : 9704-7