Vessel Profile

Walter Perry

Schooner, two-masted 1910 Newfoundland Wood

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Story

This schooner, two-masted was built in 1910 by Burt, John in Samsons Island (Notre Dame Bay).

Historical Notes

In 1923 this vessel was wrecked on the northern tip of Cape John, Newfoundland. Registry closed November 24, 1949

Owners & Masters

In 1911 she was owned by William Ashbourne, Twillingate Newfoundland.

References

recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 05/01/2026)
recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 05/01/2026)

Vessel Data

Identity

Name	Walter Perry

Construction

Year Built	1910
Builder	Burt, John
Location	Samsons Island (Notre Dame Bay), Newfoundland
Hull	Wood

Specifications

Type	Schooner, two-masted
Dimensions	41.2' × 13.5' × 6.04'
Gross Tons	17.04
Registered Tons	17.04
Propulsion	Sail

Registry

Registry 1	129873 (Newfoundland Register)

Status

Shipwreck	No

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