On 12/1/1996 , the vessel POINT NO. 1 (Official Number 347021) was involved in a capsizes in PORT SAN JUAN, B.C.,.
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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/27/1997 . Weather at the time was reported as clear.
Fishing vessel departing Port San Juan with herring skiff "POINT NO. 1" tied alongside. Skiff bow rope jumped off cleat and combination of stern line and sea caused skiff to swing out, capsize and sink.