Geschichte
This cargo vessel was built in 1944 by Northwestern Shipbuilding Co., Bellingham WA.
Historische Notizen
In 1944 this vessel was in service in the Aleutian Islands.
In 1951-1952 this vessel was in service in British Columbia waters billed as the "World's largest herring and salmon packer".
In 1952 this vessel was chartered to the CPR to replace the Princess Maquinna. Later in 1952 this vessel was chartered to the Waterhouse Co.
In 1952 this vessel was hit by a freighter in Puget Sound. The vessel had a new stern and frames before being returned to service. On April 15, 1954 this vessel departed Skagway AK heading for Vancouver with the loaded barge Bulk Carrier No. 2 (ex-Princess Mary) carrying 1,900 tons of zinc concentrate. This vessel sank 4.5 miles off Cape Decision TA USA with the loss of a crew of 14. George Schneider (May 2026) writes: At present I find no explanation for the former name Libby attached to this record. It does not appear to have been a U. S. flag name.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1944 she was owned by the United States Army Transportation Service.
In 1951-1952 she was owned by Captain Charles H. Clarke (MO), North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1952 she was owned by Union Steamships Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1952 she was chartered by Canadian Pacific Steamships.
In 1953-1954 she reverted to the Union Steamship Company.
Kapitäne
Captain Charles H.C. Clark (1951-1952);
Referenzen
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Rogers, A.C. (Jr.) Shipwreck Chart No. 1
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
