On 4/17/2008 , the vessel CHERYL ELAINE (Official Number 391842) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in SWAMP ISLAND, CHATHAM SOUND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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.

On 17 April 2008, the fishing vessel "CHERYL ELAINE" reported broken down in Chatham Sound, B.C. The vessel was towed to Prince Rupert, B.C.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as other with winds from the SSW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/13/2008 .