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. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

VSL ENGAGED IN FRESH BLACK COD FISHING CAPSIZED WHILE IN BALLAST. Damage to the vessel was indicated as TOTAL LOSS

Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the WNW at 21.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/24/1988 .