On 9/7/1985 1, the vessel WESTERN SEA (Official Number 188638) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in SKIDEGATE INLET, 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 pollution.

RADAR HEADING MARKER SET INCORRECTLY-HIT ROCK. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SW at knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/22/1986 .