Vessel Profile

Major J.R. Wessely (US Army)

Major J.R. Wessely (US Army)
Photo: Photo from www.Navsource.org (Photo contributed by Dave Wright)

Story

This whaling vessel was built in 1912 by J.F. Duthie & Co., Seattle WA.

Historical Notes

This vessel was a whaler based at Meydenbauer Bay on Lake Union WA.

In 1949 this vessel was reported to have been abandoned.

Owners & Masters

In 1912-1914 she was owned by the Alaska Whaling Co.

In 1914 she was owned by Pacific Sea Producrs Co.

In 1926-1927 she was owned by North Pacific Swan Products Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1935-1942 she was owned by the American Pacific Whaling Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1942 she was owned by the United States Army.

In 1944-1945 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1946-1949 she was owned by the American Pacific Whaling Co., Seattle WA USA.

References

  • Andrews, Ralph W. & Harry A. Kirwin (1955) This Was Seafaring. Bonanza Books: New York NY
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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