On 11/23/1986, the vessel TRANS PAC (Official Number 515174) was involved in a sank - flooding in WORK ISLAND, BUTEDALE PASSAGE,B.C.,.
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 minor pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/5/1987 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SSW at 28.00 knots.
COLLISION IN BUTEDALE PASSAGE,C/ENG OF TRANSPAC DROWNED AS V/L SANK