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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

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.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

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