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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the SE at 27.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/11/1996 .