On 9/26/1997 , the vessel ESCAPADE (Official Number 313045) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in GOLETAS CHANNEL, 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 unknown pollution.

Vessel grounded and took on water after wheelsman fell asleep. Port Hardy Lifeboat and LFBT1 tasked. Pumps on aboard. Vessel towed to Quarterdeck Marine for repairs.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/6/1998 4.