On 10/21/2010, the vessel GOLDEN DRAGON (Official Number 347868) was involved in a abandoned in HECATE STRAIT, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 3 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 10/22/2010. Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the NE at 18.00 knots.
On 21 October 2010 the F/V 'GOLDEN DRAGON' sank in Hecate Strait, BC. The 3 POB abandoned the vessel into a liferaft and were rescued by another fishing vessel.