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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/5/1997 8.