On 12/16/1998, the vessel CATHERWOOD TRANSPORTER NO. 4 (Official Number 189143) was involved in a sank - flooding in AMPHRITITE POINT, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 0 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/6/1999 7. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the E at 25.00 knots.
Barge disconnected from tow line of tug. Barge later sank.