On 7/12/1997 , the vessel COMALONG (Official Number 190599) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in BLUNDEN HARBOUR, 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.

Tug "Comalong" went hard aground on beach with water covering the deck up to the wheelhouse. 2 POB transported to Port Hardy.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/15/1997 .