On 6/4/2000 1, the vessel BONILLA (Official Number 194685) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in WEST SIDE FLORES ISLAND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
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 6/6/2000 9. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SSW at 5.00 knots.
Vessel reports hard aground, listing 50 degrees over, taking on water fast. F/V "JACK DAW" arrives on scene, stabilizes v/l. "TOFINO I" arrives on scene to assist. Stabilizer line cut, V/L rights herself and drains water off deck.