SS Coast Trader: Sunk by Submarine in BC Waters

SS Coast Trader: Sunk by Submarine in BC Waters

Jacques Marc, UASBC Explorations Director

The SS Coast Trader was plying the waters off Vancouver Island on June 7, 1942 when she was torpoedoed by a Japanese Sub. In June of this year, Bob Ballard's research vessel Nautilus discovered the vessel and visited it using an ROV. Jacques will talk about the fascinating story behind this ship and its recent discovery.