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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

F.V. "RELIANT I" grounded. Sole operator abandoned vessel but later returned to refloat it on high tide.. 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 6/24/1997 .