Story
This freighter was built in 1915 by John Wilson, Seattle, WA.
Historical Notes
This vessel capsized in Commencement Bay some years between 1916 and 1923.
In 1947 this vessel was burned for scrap at Richmond Beach WA USA.
Owners & Masters
In 1915 she was owned by Lillico Launch & Tug Co., Seattle, WA USA.
In 1919 she was owned by Merchants' Transportation Co., Tacoma, WA USA.
In 1935-1943 she was owned by Puget Sound Freight Lines, Seattle WA USA.
In 1943-1945 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1946 she was sold for breaking up to the Construction Power and Machine Co., Brooklyn NY USA.
Rebuilds
In 1924 she was lengthened and re-engined at A.J. Stuckey's yard, Dockton, WA. New dimensions 83.1' x 24.7' x 5.4', 105 GRT.
Repower
Repowered in 1924 with 75 HP Diesel engine
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1924)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- The Tacoma Daily Ledger (Tacoma WA USA) Sunday September 30, 1923 page 2
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 27/01/2023)
