On 9/1/1987 1, the vessel SAMWISE (Official Number 392966) was involved in a capsizes in 15 MI.OFF AMPHITRITE PT.W.COAST VANC.ISL.,B.C.,.
The vessel, with 9 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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1988 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the WNW at 21.00 knots.
VSL ENGAGED IN FRESH BLACK COD FISHING CAPSIZED WHILE IN BALLAST