On 5/20/1989 , the vessel VENTURE 1 (Official Number 538794) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in 5 C NORTH OF CAMP PT, JOHNSTONE STRAIT, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 3 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL SUFFERED A STEERING GEAR FAILURE AS THE RUDDER BOLT SHEARED OFF Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 8.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/13/1989 .