Vessel Profile

Wabash (II)

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Story

This freighter was built in 1900 by Wigham Richardson & Co. in Low Walker.

Historical Notes

In 1914 this vessel was interned at Manila Philippines.

In 1917 this vessel was seized by the Unied States Navy. This vessel was stranded in 1922 off Otter Point near Race Rocks (VI) BC Canada while outbound Seattle to New York. This vessel was salvaged by the Pacfic Salvage Co. steamer Algerine with the Assistance of the Leebro and the U.S. Coast Guard tug Snohomish.

In 1924 this vessel was broken up at Genoa Italy.

Owners & Masters

In 1900-1905 she was owned by Deutsche Dampfs Ges "Hansa", Bremen Germany.

In 1905-1917 she was owned by Norddeutescher Lloyd, Bremen Germany.

In 1917 she was owned by the United States Shipping Board, Washington DC USA.

In 1918-1919 she was owned by the United States Navy (Naval Overseas Transport Service).

In 1919-1920 she was owned by the United States Shipping Board, Washington DC USA.

In 1920-1921 she was owned by the French American Line Inc., New York NY USA.

In 1921-1924 she was owned by North Atlantic & Western Steam Ship Co. Inc. Wilmington DE USA.

In 1924 she was owned by BWW Newhall, Wilmington USA.

References

Victoria Daily Times, Thursday August 31, 1922

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