Sunk B.C. charter boat could take days to recover after it is found: police
Richmond RCMP said sonar searches continue as crews work to locate the vessel and investigate a sinking that left six people presumed drowned.
- On Sunday, the 30-foot vessel Big Coast sank off the coast of Richmond with 10 people aboard; six are presumed drowned and four were rescued, while Richmond RCMP continue searching using SONAR technology.
- Former owner Tim Milne sold the 30-foot vessel more than four years ago; the Automatic Identification System remained linked to his show, leading to past illegal fishing charges near Pender Island.
- Rescuers Brian Angus and Dorothy Stauffer described the sea conditions as "terrible," while Milne, a marine industry veteran of 25 years, cited the survivors' lack of life-jackets as a major concern.
- The Richmond Serious Crimes Unit now leads the investigation; officials warned on Thursday that challenging water conditions may delay forensic documentation and recovery efforts for several days.
- Industry professionals await answers regarding the tragedy, which Milne called "completely tragic," noting he has not witnessed an incident of this magnitude in his 25 years on the coast.
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CP Mother of B.C. charter boat captain tells of heartbreak after sinking
RICHMOND - The heartbroken mother of a young fisherman has identified him as the captain of the charter boat involved in a deadly sinking in B.C. waters last Sunday and says he complained about the disrepair of the vessel.
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Sunk B.C. charter boat could take days to recover after it is found: police
British Columbia search crews say conditions have been challenging in the hunt for a charter fishing boat that sank in the Strait of Georgia, leaving six missing and presumed drowned.
Mother of B.C. charter boat captain tells of heartbreak after deadly sinking – Energeticcity.ca
Chen Ming, seen in these undated social media photos, was the captain of a charter boat that sank in B.C. waters on June 28, 2026. The 23-year-old is among six people missing and feared drowned. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Chen Ming / Red Note (Mandatory Credit) RICHMOND — The heartbroken mother of a young fisherman has identified him as the captain of the charter boat involved in a deadly sinking in B.C. waters last Sunday and says he complain…
Mother of B.C. charter boat captain tells of heartbreak after sinking
The heartbroken mother of a young fisherman has identified him as the captain of the charter boat involved in a deadly sinking in B.C. waters last Sunday and says he complained about the disrepair of the vessel. Ashley Lin said in an emotional interview that her 23-year-old son Chen Ming was among six people missing and feared drowned. Lin said her son was a very “responsible child” who took care of the whole family. He immigrated from China two…
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