Vessel Profile

Reliance (II)

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Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1876 by Alexander Watson in Victoria, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was launched on March 7, 1876. In December 1879 this vessel was snagged in the Fraser River and sank. On Decermber 9, 1881 this vessel was snagged and sank in the Fraser River were this vessel regularly operated.

In 1892 this vessel was broken up. Vessel broken up in 1895. Registry closed December 31, 1895.

Owners & Masters

In 1876 she was owned by John Irving (Pioneer Line), New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1883 she was absorbed into the Canadian Pacific Navigation Co.

Masters

Captain F. Odin (1887)

Rebuilds

In December 1879 she was rebuilt to 314gt. 216rt.

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