On 6/20/1995 , the vessel COURAGEOUS (Official Number 641334) was involved in a capsizes in EDITH POINT, JOHNSTON STRAIT, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 6 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were No injuries but 1 fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

The United States fishing vessel "COURAGEOUS", which was proceeding from Gig Harbour, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska, at the start of the fishing season, capsized in the early hours of 20 June 1995 while transiting Johnstone Strait. The vessel is believed to have been caught in a tide rip off Edith Point. As the capsizing was sudden and unexpected, only a partial distress message could be broadcast. One of the six crew members, who was sleeping in a bunk within the forecastle, was trapped in the capsized hull and lost his life. The vessel was salvaged and taken to Campbell River, B.C. It was docked and readied for towing to the United States, where it was subsequently taken. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/31/1997 .