On 3/4/1983 1, the vessel OCEAN DANCER (Official Number 383895) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in WEST COAST-VANCOUVER ISLAND OFF ESTEVAN POINT,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

APPEARS VESSEL OVERLOADED FOR SEA CONDITIONS WHICH COULD ARISE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-83. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1987 .