Sinking of the Leviathan II

On October 25, 2015, the whale watching boat Leviathan II capsized in the vicinity of Plover Reef off the coast of Vargas Island near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada. The 20 m (66 ft) vessel was struck by a breaking wave over the reefs and its sinking resulted in the deaths of 6 of its 27 passengers A plaque was later installed near the wharf in Tofino to commemorate those who died in the capsizing.

Sinking of the Leviathan II

On October 25, 2015, the whale watching boat Leviathan II capsized in the vicinity of Plover Reef off the coast of Vargas Island near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada. The 20 m (66 ft) vessel was struck by a breaking wave over the reefs and its sinking resulted in the deaths of 6 of its 27 passengers A plaque was later installed near the wharf in Tofino to commemorate those who died in the capsizing.