On 7/9/1996 1, the vessel RANGER (Official Number 225806) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in BOUNDARY BAY, 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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/11/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the SE at 27.00 knots.
Anchor dragged when vessel left unattended on an exposed shore in US waters. Vessel drifted & grounded on beach at Boundary Bay, Point Roberts, B.C. Vessel listed & took on water. Pumped out & salvaged, no polution occurred.