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. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/29/1999. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SW at 15.00 knots.
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.