On 11/15/1987, the vessel NUCLEUS (Official Number 348878) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SWEDE PT. PITT ISLAND, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

NAVIGATIONAL ERROR IN PRECIPITATION & DARKNESS.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as HOLED

Weather at the time was reported as snow with winds from the E at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 1/20/1989 .