On 10/9/1999 , the vessel MISS SAIGON (Official Number 817593) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in DISCOVERY ISLAND, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 1 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

Fishing vessel grounded when sole operator fell asleep at the wheel. Vessel sustained hole in hull and took on water. Refloated, pumped out and towed to Sidney by other fishing vessels transitting the area.. 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 11/16/1999.