On 3/20/2002 , the vessel E.D. STONE (Official Number 190820) was involved in a not involved in KLEKANE INLET, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/15/2002 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NE at 5.00 knots.
On 19 March, 2002, the Tug "E.D. STONE" with two barges in tow, reports second barge (unknown name) taking on water. While proceeding to Klekane Inlet to beach the barge, the barge sank. Tug & first barge "STRAITS 106" bound for Fraser River, B.C.