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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/29/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as .
Vessel took large wave, windows broken and rendered unserviceable electronics.