On 7/13/1997 , the vessel BANDIT II - 816164 (Official Number 816164) was involved in a collision - with another vessel or other floating object in 1.2 MILES NE OF GRACE ISLANDS, HOWE SOUND, BC,.

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were No injuries but 1 fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

P/C "Bandit II" with 3 POB collided with log boom under tow of tug "Haida Warrior II" and stopped on top of boom. One POB from the P/C "Bandit II" thrown onto boom - found deceased on the boom.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MAJOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/16/1997 .