On 3/5/1999 1, the vessel TRISTESSE (Official Number 330257) was involved in a sank - flooding in LAMA PASSAGE, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 0 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/26/1999 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the W at 5.00 knots.
Fishing vessel struck rocks and sank in Lama Passage. 3 POB abandoned vessel and were later picked up by another fishing vessel.