On 5/8/1997 1, the vessel VALOROUS (Official Number 811245) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in NORTH OF CHATHAM PT, EAST THURLOW ISLAND, 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 none pollution.

F.V. "VALOROUS" went aground and took on water. Pumps provided by several sources to assist in pumping vessel out. Vessel later escorted to Campbell River.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 6/13/1997 .