On 5/18/1999 , the vessel CHIEF WAMISH (Official Number 329182) was involved in a sustains damage render unseaworthy/unfit for purpose - unfit for purpose - ice, weather, etc. in TOLMIE CHANNEL, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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 pollution.

Troller sustained damage to propulsion system. Vessel taken under tow to Port Hardy.. 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 7/21/1999 .