On 5/25/1989 , the vessel GEORGE R. PEARKES (Official Number 807025) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in SEAL REEF, S OF LASQUETI I, GEORGIA STRAIT, BC,.

The vessel, with 39 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

GROUNDED WHILE PROCEEDING THROUGH NARROW CHANNEL AT LOW WATER Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the ESE at 13.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/16/1989 .