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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

TUG MECHANICALLY ATTACHED TO SIDE OF FERRY BARGE, FOUNDERED. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the S at 21.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/24/1991 .