On 9/24/1999 , the vessel WILDERNESS EXPLORER (Official Number 520611) was involved in a striking - allision with a fixed object (striking - includes berthed/docked vessels) in MILBANKE SOUND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 15 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

US registered passenger vessel with 41 POB struck deadhead. Vessel proceeded to Bella Bella at reduced speed to assess damage. Passengers disembarked and vessel proceeded to Seattle for repairs. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/29/1999.