Story
This freighter, collier was built in 1893 by Richardson, Duck & Co. in Stockton.
Historical Notes
On May 15, 1901 this vessel struck Horda Rock while on passage from Ladysmith with a cargo of coal for San Francisco from Nanaimo. The rock was found to be only 2 fathoms deep where it was shown on the chart as being 26 fathoms. On December 2, 1901 after leaving drydock for repair from her first wreck this vessel again sailed for Oregon with a cargo of grain. This vessel then ran aground on the Columbia River Bar. This vessel sailed back to Victoria to undergo further repairs.
Owners & Masters
In 1900-1901 she was owned by J.W. Mowinckel, Bergen Norway.
Masters
Captain E.H. Svendsen (1901)
Named Features
Horda Rock (BC) It was named for the Norwegian steamer Horda which struck the rock in 1901. It was named by the Geographic Board of Canada in 1901.
References
- Walbran, Captain John T. (1909)
- The Province (Vancouver BC) Thursday May 23, 1901 page 7
- The Province (Vancouver BC) Monday December 2, 1901 page 7
