On 9/10/1989 , the vessel HOWE SOUND QUEEN (Official Number 319730) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in BERTH 2, HORSESHOE BAY FERRY TERMINAL, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 6 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 2/4/1992 1. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
FERRY STRUCK THE DOCK ON BERTHING AS SHE LOST #1 ENGINE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89