On 5/17/1997 , the vessel RELIANT I (Official Number 344767) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in KELP PASSAGE, LEWIS ISLAND, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 1 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as .
F.V. "RELIANT I" grounded. Sole operator abandoned vessel but later returned to refloat it on high tide.