VESSEL: Freighter
TYPE: Collision
DATE: January 11, 1960
SIZE: 756 Gross Ton
BUILT: April 1921 as Canadian Skirmisher; Hull No. 105; Official Number: 141710
BUILDER: Wallace Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Ltd., North Vancouver, British Columbia
LOCATION: Entrance to Vancouver harbor, Prospect Point, British Columbia

SUMMARY:
The freighter was struck by the 2,100 ton ferry Princess Elaine at the fog bound entrance to Vancouver harbor. The Alaska Prince sustained a 40 foot slash amidships and was later grounded to prevent the vessel from sinking. No reports of injuries to the 46 passengers and 64 crewmen aboard the two vessels. The Princess Elaine sustained only a few buckled plates.

The Alaska Prince was later salvaged. The freighter reported to have foundered in Howe Sound, British Columbia in 1973.

REFERENCE:
The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Washington). January 12, 1960. Page 1.
Naval Marine Archive https://navalmarinearchive.com/sbh/canadayards/burrard.html