On 1/27/1989 , the vessel CATHERINE FOSS (Official Number 507788) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in 600 YDS S OF BEECHY HEAD,JUAN DE FUCA STR.,BC,.
The vessel, with 5 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/16/1990 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the W at 45.00 knots.
CHIEF ENGINEER WAS WASHED OVER THE SIDE BY A WAVE, UNABLE TO REVIVE Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89