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Joseph W. Closset

Joseph W. Closset
Foto: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections (MEE158)

Historia

This passenger vessel was built in 1898 by Steffan, John F. in Lake Bennett, BC.

Notas históricas

This vessel shot the rapids at Miles Canyon on the Yukon River and sank after after hitting the shore. This vessel was later salvaged and operated between Dawson City and Whitehorse YT. This vessel was in service Whitehorse to Dawson. This vessel was abandoned c1905. This vessel was dismantled in Whitehorse YT in 1931.

Propietarios y capitanes

In 1898 she was owned by William J. Rant.

She was owned by the Upper Yukon Co.

In 1899 she was owned by the Canadian Development Co.

In 1901-1931 she was owned by British Yukon Navigation Co., Vancouver BC Canada.

Significado del nombre

She was named for Joseph Clossett (1845-1915).

Referencias

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Affleck, Edward L. (2000)
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