On 7/19/1996 , the vessel PALMA G. (Official Number 369620) was involved in a risk of sinking in ENTRANCE TO BARKLEY SOUND, CAPE BEALE, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

Hose from deck washdown pump broke beneath the transmission casing and the engine room filled with water. Operator stopped pump and closed the through hull valves to stop water. CCGS "BAMFIELD 1" supplied pumps and escorted to Ucluelet.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/22/1996 .