Story
This freighter was built in 1919 by Sanderson and Porter Co. in Raymond, WA.
Historical Notes
On April 13, 1929 this log barge, owned by the Pacific (Coyle) Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC, was stranded on Robertson Island, Skidegate Inlet BC Canada. This vessel dragged her anchors during a strong gale and was declared a complete loss.
Owners & Masters
In 1919-1925 she was owned by the United States Shipping Board, Washington DC USA.
In 1925 she was owned by British Pacific Transport Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1925 she was owned by the British Pacific Barge Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1929 she was owned by the Pacific (Coyle) Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1925 she was rebuilt as a log barge
Repower
Engine removed
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Dalzell, Kathleen E. (1973)
- Heal, S.C. (2002)
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- The Province (Vancouver BC) Thursday April 18, 1929 page 31
