Robert Kerr (II)

In 1866 this vessel was in the Liverpool to India trade.

In 1874 this vessel was in coastal trade in the UK.

In 1887 this vessel was operated by the Hudsons Bay Co. between the UK and the west coast. On September 6, 1885, while being towed to Burrard Inlet by the tugboat Pilot, this vessel struck on San Juan Island, damaging her forefront, but was able to continue.

In 1903 while being towed by the tug Mystery from Vancouver to Union Bay this vessel struck rocks at Ballinaes and was damaged. This vessel was towed in a leaking condition to Union Bay where this vessel was repaired. This vessel was wrecked near Danger Reef while in tow of the tug Coulti from Ladysmith to Vancouver with a cargo of coal. Afterwards this vessel was coal hulk in Vancouver harbour. This vessel provided refuge for people in the Great Fire of 1886 at Vancouver BC Canada. Bob McAuley (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 09/07/2017) states that " this vessel sank while transporting coal on the night of March 4, 1911 SE of Miami Islet located in Stuart Channel jn the Gulf Islands. This vessel lays just north of Thetis Island and is located on a line between Ragged Islet and Miami Islet.. The UASBC has installed a plaque on her. The wreck of the Miami is very close by." David Griffith (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 09/07/2017) states that "Joe Fortes was the Robert Kerr's cook when this vesselfirst arrived off the city.

He went on to become the fondly remembered "Lifeguard of English Bay."