On 5/12/1986 , the vessel VIKING LEADER (Official Number 347452) was involved in a capsizes in SOUTH OF AMPHITRITE PT, OFF BARKLEY SOUND,B.C.,.
The vessel, with 7 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 5/11/1987 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 15.00 knots.
VESSEL CAPSIZED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TRANSVERSE STABILITY