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. 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 7/15/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as .
Tug "Comalong" went hard aground on beach with water covering the deck up to the wheelhouse. 2 POB transported to Port Hardy.