Vessel Profile

Waikato

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Story

This ship-rigged (3-masted) was built in 1874 by John Blumer & Co. in Sunderland.

Historical Notes

On November 20, 1913 this vessel foundered while under tow near Sechelt BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1874 she was owned by New Zealand Shipping Co. Ltd., London UK.

In 1888 she was owned by J.C. Pfluger & Co., Bremen Germany.

In 1900 she was owned by J. Rosenfeld's Sons, San Francisco CA USA.

In 1901 she was owned by Henry Rosenfeld, San Francisco CA USA.

In 1901-1912 she was owned by J.D. Spreckels & Bros. Co. Inc., San Francisco CA USA.

In 1912-1913 she was owned by W.S. Dwinnel, Minneapolis MN USA.

In 1910-1913 she was owned by San Francisco CA USA interests.

In 1913 she was owned by 1913 Canadian Pacific Railway Company , Montreal QC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1896 she was reduced to a bark. In 1909 she was reduced to a barkentine. In 1913 she was cut down to a barge.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1921)
  • www.sunderlandships.com ↗ (website viewed 02/03/2025)

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