On 2/18/1996 , the vessel KINGWOOD (Official Number 322397) was involved in a sank - flooding in CHATHAM SOUND, NEAR PRINCE RUPERT, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 0 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 2/19/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as fog.
Tug sank quickly by the stern for no apparent reason. Crew abandoned vessel in skiff and were picked up by nearby pleasure craft.