Vessel Profile

Whitebelle

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Story

This schooner, four-masted was built in 1920 by W.R. Huntley & Son in Parrsboro, NS.

Historical Notes

On December 1st, 1928 this vessel went ashore while en route Saint John NB to New York NY USA at Beaver Harbour NB and was a total loss. On May 22, 1931 this vessel foundered at West Quoddy Head in the Bay of Fundy.

Owners & Masters

In 1920 she was owned by Charles T. White & Son Ltd., Sussex NB Canada.

In 1920-1924 she was owned by The Forester Navigation Co. Ltd., Sussex NB Canada.

In 1924 she was owned by Eben K. Merriam, Port Greville NS Canada.

In 1924 she was owned by William J. Swanton, George E. Holder , both of Saint John NB and Eben K. Merriam, Port Greville NS Canada. (On November 18, 1924 Eben K. Merriam died intestate and Sadie E. Merriam was appointed as administrator). In In 1924-1925 she was owned by William J. Swanton, George E. Holder , both of Saint John NB Canada.

In 1925-1926 she was owned by The Schooner Whitebelle Ltd., Saint John NB Canada.

In 1926 she was owned by Hugh Gillespie, Parrsboro NS Canada.

In 1926 she was owned by Captain Charles Pike, Cambridge MA USA.

In 1929 she was owned by Thomas B. Florence, Springfield (King's Co.) NS Canada.

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