On 4/18/1996 , the vessel SMOKEY JOE II (Official Number 805615) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in KINAHAN ISLAND, CHATHAM SOUND, B.C.,.

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

Declared mayday after grounding on island. 3 crewmen abandoned vessel to island and subsequently recovered by skiff from a nearby tug. Vessel pumped out and towed to Port Edward.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/11/1997 .