Historia
This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1898 by Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co. in Dutch Harbour, TA.
Notas históricas
This vessel was constructed in Seattle WA USA and assembled in Dutch Harbour AK.
In 1898 this vessel was launched without champagne because the Manager, Mr. Lockwood, had strict objections to the use of alcoholic beverages.
In 1900 this vessel was transferred to Canadian Registry. This vessel was converted to a lumber shed at Whitehorse YT in 1917.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1898 she was owned by the Boston & Alaska Transportation Co.
In 1900-1901 she was owned by the British Yukon Navigation Co. Ltd., Dawson YT Canada.
In 1901-1931 she was owned by the British Yukon Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Significado del nombre
There were two Governor Pingrees - one was a Medal of Honor winner. Named for Bonanza Creek where gold had been discovered in 1896.
Referencias
- Sessional Papers (Vol. 14) (3rd Session of the 11th Parliament of the Dominion of Canada (1911)
- Affleck, Edward L. (2000)
- Newell, G. (1966)
- Canada List of Shipping
