On 3/10/1997 , the vessel OCEAN DRIFTER (Official Number 327110) was involved in a grounding - not under power (includes drifting) (non-intentional) in 1.8 CABLES SSW RICHARD ROCK, STOPPER ISLANDS,.

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

F.V. "OCEAN DRIFTER" hit rock and grounded off Richard Rock, Stopper Islands. Vessel refloated with rising tide and escorted to Ucluelet Harbour and secured.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/11/1997 .