On 6/3/1978 1, the vessel WESTERN RANGER (Official Number 372354) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in VANCOUVER HARBOUR-POINT GREY,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF AUTO PILOT-VESSEL RAN AGROUND ON SANDBAR. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/7/1978 1.