Story
This schooner was built in 1849 by J. A. Westervelt & Son in New York, NY.
Historical Notes
This vessel was the first steam vessel to transit the Active Pass (in 1855). This vessel assisted Captain Richards RN in surveying Semiahmoo Bay in connection with the international boundary dispute. This vessel was a gold ship that arrived at Victoria Vancouver Island in June 1858 with 132 passengers on board.
Owners & Masters
In 1849 she was owned by George Coffin, William Skiddy et. al.
In 1853 she was purchased by the United States Navy as a steam paddlewheeler from the Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
In 1862 she was sold.
In 1870 she was owned by Tehuantepec Mexico interests.
Masters
Lieutenant-Commander James Alden USN (1855).
Armament
2 guns
Rebuilds
In 1853 she was rebuilt and strengthened at Mare Island CA USA.
References
- Walbran, Captain J. T. (1909)
- Elliott, Marie (1984)
