On 5/3/1996 1, the vessel WESTERN GAMBLER (Official Number 391874) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in NAWHITI BAR, B.C.,.

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

Vessel took large wave, windows broken and rendered unserviceable electronics.. 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 8/29/1996 .