On 7/6/2000 1, the vessel NAVIGATOR (Official Number 819593) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in NEAR BELLA BELLA, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

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 unknown pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 7/10/2000 . Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the N at 0.00 knots.

Vessel reported having been holed on a rock, proceeding under own power to Bella Bella to effect repairs. "4TH OF JULY" escorting vessel to Shearwater Marine for travel lift haul out of damaged vessel.