Histoire
This passenger vessel was built in 1897 by Hall Bros. Marine Railway & Shipbuilding Co. in Port Blakely, WA.
Notes historiques
In 1916 this vessel was laid up near Dawson City Yukon.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1897 she was owned by Canadian Pacific Railway.
In 1904 she was owned by Charles Thebo for Yukon River trade.
In 1907 she was owned by Northern Navigation Co.
In 1914 she was owned by the Whitepass & Yukon Rail Road.
She was owned by the Alaska Rail Road.
Signification du nom
She was named for Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, (1849-92), an explorer.
Références
- Affleck, Edward L. (2000)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
