On 5/8/1996 1, the vessel CAPE KEPPEL (Official Number 812668) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in 4NM SOUTH OF CAPE SCOTT LIGHTHOUSE, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was minor pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/9/1996 2. Weather at the time was reported as clear.

Fishing vessel foundered while fishing. When trawl got hung up on sea bed, vessel heeled over, fish hold hatch cover fell off & water downflooded into the hold. Vessel sank, both persons on board escaped to liferaft & were rescued.