On 4/2/1989 1, the vessel SEA CHAMP NO. 1 (Official Number 393212) was involved in a sank - flooding in QUEEN CHARLOTTE STRAIT, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 3 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 7/12/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SE at 25.00 knots.
VSL FOUNDERED WHILST TRAVERSING AN AREA OF WIND-TIDE INTERACTION Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89