On 9/6/1989 1, the vessel BARBAROSSA (Official Number 320210) was involved in a sank - flooding in OFF BALLENAS ISLAND, SABINE CHANNEL,B.C.,.
The vessel, with 5 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/17/1989. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
VESSEL SLOWLY ROLLED TO PORT, CAPSIZED AND SANK Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89