On 4/2/1991 1, the vessel WESTERN EXPRESS (Official Number 179082) was involved in a fire in 1NM WEST OF RALSTON IS., PRINCIPE CHANNEL, B.C,.

The vessel, with 7 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

FIRE IN E/R- ABANDONED TO SELF-CONTAINED BARGE IN TOW. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SE at 8.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/22/1992 .