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Story

This whaling vessel was built in 1909 by R. Williamson & Son in Workington.

Historical Notes

On October 19, 1948 this whale catcher was sunk as a breakwater at Oyster Bay BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1910-1914 she was a whaler operated by Northern Steamships, Workington UK. In c1921 she was owned by Consolidated Whaling Corporation Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1939-1946 she was owned by Union Steamships Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1942 she ended her whaling service.

In 1942 she was chartered to Waterhouse Co.

Masters

Captain Percy Shadforth;

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Dalzell, Kathleen E. (1973)
  • Webb, Robert Lloyd (1988)
  • Ruston, Gerald A. (1974)
  • Wilson, Hill (2005) The Marine Pilots of Canada's West Coast
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