On 2/3/2001 1, the vessel FRIENDSHIP IV (Official Number 812889) was involved in a sank - flooding in THORMANBY ISLAND, MALASPINA STRAIT, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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

F/V "FRENDSHIP IV" capsized after rolling over in steep waves and heavy swell and reportedly sank. V/L "SS VICTOR" retrieved 2 persons from liferaft.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the SE at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2/5/2001 9.