On 5/25/1998 , the vessel NAUTILUS (Official Number 250490) was involved in a sank - flooding in SOUTHGATE GROUP, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 4 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 pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/26/1998 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the ESE at 6.00 knots.

U.S. fishing vessel struck rock and began taking on water. 4 POB abandoned into liferaft and later taken aboard CG Port Hardy. Vessel subsequently sank.