On 9/4/1997 1, the vessel SITKA SPRUCE (Official Number 197657) was involved in a risk of sinking in BAKER INLET, B.C.,.

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 9/5/1997 8. Weather at the time was reported as clear.

29 ft. tug with 1 POB took on water thru stuffing box. POB abandoned tug onto raft booms and was recovered by crewboat. CG Bartlett 1 and Point Henry 2 towed tug to Kumealon Inlet where it was secured. Small amount of pollution.