On 8/22/1989 , the vessel CAPE SPRUCE (Official Number 810480) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in BATE PASSAGE, QUEEN CHARLOTTE SOUND, BC,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL DRIFTED AGROUND WHILE SHE WAS ENGAGED IN FISHING Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the NW at 10.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/11/1994 .