Vessel Profile

Stetson

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Story

This tug was built in 1900 in Eagle Harbour, WA.

Historical Notes

In 1900 this vessel was in Seattle WA to Bainbridge Island WA trade.

In 1902 this vessel was destroyed by fire at Eagle Harbour, Bainbridge Island WA USA. On April 03, 1926 this vessel was lost to fire one mile north of the Buntzen Lake powerhouse, Buntzen Lake.

Owners & Masters

In 1900 she was owned by Captain Ben P. Kunkler and E.L. Franks, Seattle WA USA.

In 1905 she was owned by the Coyle Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1907-1921 she was owned by Queen City Trading & Transportation Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1921 she was owned by Alonzo Baker, Albion BC Canada.

In 1923 she was owned by Joseph W. Saul et al., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1925 she was owned by Arthur Backwell, Vancouver BC Canada.

Masters

Captain Ben P. Kunkler (1900);

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
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