On 5/23/1989 , the vessel GEORGELLA (Official Number 188669) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in FERRY CROSSING, LOWER ARROW LAKE, NEEDLES, BC,.
The vessel, with 3 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/24/1991 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 21.00 knots.
TUG MECHANICALLY ATTACHED TO SIDE OF FERRY BARGE, FOUNDERED