On 5/24/1987 , the vessel WESTERN SLOPE (Official Number 369162) was involved in a risk of sinking in 1 MI W OF SAND HEADS, STR OF GEORGIA, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

TOOK ON WATER THROUGH STUFFING BOX - NEEDED REPACKING Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-87. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 5.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/20/1987 .