On 8/21/1999 , the vessel WESTVILLE (Official Number 325597) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in HENRY BAY, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
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 none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/23/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SE at 5.00 knots.
FV WESTVILLE ran aground in Henry Bay. CG AUX 60 and CCGC MALLARD tasked to attend. Crew was in transit from port hardy to Nanaimo and fell asleep. Vessel refloated and anchored in Henry Bay for the night.