Vessel Profile

Albert Meyer

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Story

This schooner, three-masted was built in 1896 by Bendixsen, Hans D. in Fairhaven, CA.

Historical Notes

Before the First World War this vessel was in the cod fishing trade from British Columbia.

Owners & Masters

In 1896-1910 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1910 she was owned by San Francisco CA USA interests.

In 1914-1915 she was owned by Atlin Construction Co. Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

In 1915-1916 she was owned by Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Co. Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1916 she was owned by George E. Billings, USA.

In 1916 she was owned by Captain J.E. Shields, Seattle WA.

In 1926-1927 she was owned by L.A. Scott, Mobile AL USA.

Masters

Captain D. Martin (1914); Captain J.M. McLaughlin (1926-1927);

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