On 5/17/1980 , the vessel BONANZA J 4 (Official Number 383305) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in WEST COAST-CLAYTON SOUND-OFF UCLUELET,.

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.

FV LOST RUDDER AT SEA-CCGC READY TOWED FV TO UCLUELET. Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-27-1. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 4/1/1981 1.