On 12/17/1987, the vessel GILLMOR (Official Number 313659) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in 1.14 NM FROM PT ATKINSON, B.C.,.
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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/12/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
V/L STAR ESPERANZA CAUGHT FISHING NETS AND DAMAGED THE F/V SERIOUSLY Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87