On 7/4/1998 1, the vessel INDEPENDENCE (Official Number 237743) was involved in a person overboard in NEAR WHITE ROCKS, PRINCIPE CHANNEL, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 235 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Fishing vessel reported person falling overboard. POB recovered safely.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/28/1998 .