On 8/13/1996 , the vessel ROBERTA LIN (Official Number 327195) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in KITCHENR, PRINCE RUPERT, B.C.,.

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

Vessel taking water after grounding at Kitson Island. Refloated on rising tide and towed to Port Edward.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as fog. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/14/1996 .