Vessel Profile

Anna Olga

Anna Olga
Photo: Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society

Story

This schooner, trading (northern) was built in 1912 by Nilsen, Einar in Poulsbo, WA.

Historical Notes

This vessel was wrecked on James Reef near Tuktoyaktuk NWT some time after 1936. Her crew were rescued by Fred Carpenter in the North Star.

Owners & Masters

In 1912 she was owned by Christian Steen, George C. Teien and Nels Sonju .

In 1914 she was owned by Martin Andreasen.

She was owned by Ole Andreasen.

She was owned by Slim Semmler.

Masters

Captain Christian Steen (1912-1914);

Name Significance

She was named Anna Olga, in honor of Anna Sonju and Olga Teien, Mr. Sonju and Mr. Teien being part owners in the boat.

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