On 4/6/1996 1, the vessel CONFIDENCE (Official Number 523762) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in N END OF JANE ISLAND, FINLAYSON CHANNEL, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 3 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 11/22/1996. Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the SE at 20.00 knots.

U.S. F/V taking water after becoming grounded on a reef. Vessel freed itself after the holding tank was pumped out with pump supplied by a nearby vessel.