On 3/28/1989 , the vessel PACIFIC LAUREL (Official Number 194941) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in CRACROFT POINT, BLACKNEY PASSAGE, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

GROUNDED IN DARKNESS,BOTH RADARS U/S, ALTERED COURSE OFF WRONG POINT. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/21/1991 .