On 8/21/1989 , the vessel ECHO BAY (Official Number 311164) was involved in a bottom contact in OFF KLEMTU, KLEMTU PASSAGE, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL STRUCK A ROCK AND BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER - TOWED TO PORT BY CCG Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/24/1989.