On 9/1/1996 1, the vessel INGRID K (Official Number 346368) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in BIRNIE ISLAND, NEAR PORT SIMPSON, 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 none pollution.

Taking on water after running aground. V/L rolled over with only keel showing. 2 POB safely evacuated. Salvage underway.. 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 9/4/1996 7.