On 8/2/1983 1, the vessel THREE SONS III (Official Number 194361) was involved in a explosion in W COAST-HOSKYN CHANNEL,.

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

SMOKE TOO THICK TO ALLOW ACCESS,RADIOED MAYDAY & ABANDONED VESSEL. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the SE at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/3/1984 1.