On 7/27/1996 , the vessel HUNACHIN PRINCESS (Official Number 395910) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in COAST ISLAND, PRINCE RUPERT HARBOUR, 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.

Aground and taking on water. Coast Guard vessels on scene supplied pumps. Towed off rocks by another F/V and proceeded under own power.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 11/5/1996 .