On 4/17/1996 , the vessel PRAIRIE ROSE III (Official Number 312284) was involved in a risk of sinking in GOLETAS CHANNEL, B.C.,.

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

Taking water through seam as caulking gave way. Vessel used additional pumps to pump out incoming water and proceeded to port.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 47.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/15/1996 .