On 10/9/1990 , the vessel WIDGEON (Official Number 249549) was involved in a sank - flooding in 8 NM S OF CAPE MUDGE, STRAIT OF GEORGIA, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

PUMP FAILED, UNABLE TO CONTROL INGRESS OF WATER COMING OVER THE BOW Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90. Damage to the vessel was indicated as CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SW at 27.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/13/1990.