On 7/4/1985 1, the vessel DEFENDER NO. 1 (Official Number 326614) was involved in a collision - struck by vessel in ESPERANZA INLET, VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

STEAMING FULL AHEAD AT DARK/STRUCK DEF.#1 WHILE SHE WAS ANCHORED. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/19/1988 .