Story
This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1898 by Moran Bros. Co., Seattle WA.
Historical Notes
In 1898 this vessel was in Yukon River service. This vessel was transferred to Canadian Registry 1900-1905. This vessel was transferred back to US registry 1905-1927.
In 1927 this vessel was abandoned at St. Michael AK.
Owners & Masters
In 1898 she was owned by Frank Waterhouse & Co. agents for the British-American Corp.
In 1900 she was owned by Dawson & Whitehorse Navigation Co.
In 1901 she was owned by E.M. Sullivan, Dawson YT Canada.
In 1905 she was owned by Tanana Trading Co.
In 1906 she was owned by North American Transportation & Trading Co.
In 1911 she was owned by Northern Navigation Co.
In 1914 she was owned by the White Pass & Yukon Rail Road.
In 1927 she was sold and abandoned.
Name Significance
She was named for James P. Light who was a founder of the Seattle-Yukon Transportation Co.
References
Newell, G. (1966)
