On 10/13/2001, the vessel SEA BARK (Official Number 312893) was involved in a sank - flooding in 1 MILE WEST OF NAWHITTI POINT, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 2 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 unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/6/2001 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the W at 60.00 knots.
Tug "SEABARK" with 2 POB reportedly sank after taking on water due to heavy seas while 1 mile West of Nawhitti Point, BC. Both POB recovered, one had died and the other suffering from mild hypothermia.