On 7/27/1989 , the vessel GABRIOLA YARDER (Official Number 188479) was involved in a capsizes in OFF CROFTON, OSBORN BAY, VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

WHILE MANOEUVERING THE BARGE SEASPAN 193, THE TUG GIRTED & CAPSIZED Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 20.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/1/1989 1.