On 2/22/1996 , the vessel SEASPAN 504 (Official Number 812795) was involved in a not involved in QUEENBOROUGH RAIL BRIDGE, FRASER RIVER, B.C.,.
The vessel, with 0 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 pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/23/1996 . Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SSE at 20.00 knots.
While upbound in the Fraser River with two empty barges on tow a strong SE'ly breeze caused the rear barge "SEASPAN 468" to veer and strike the SW corner of the approach wall damaging one plank. Barges towed by tug "JESSIE HODDER".