On 9/19/1990 , the vessel HOWE BAY (Official Number 319606) was involved in a sank - flooding in 24 NM SW OF PACHENA PT, VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 2 injuries but no fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

VESSEL DEVELOPED STBD LIST, HEELED, FLOODED & SANK. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 7.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/1/1991 .