Vessel Profile

Blue (III)

Blue (III)
Photo: MMBC Collection

Story

This whaling vessel was built in 1910 by Akers Mek.Vaerks, Christiana Norway.

Historical Notes

In 1947 this vessel was purchased at auction by Capital Iron & Metals Ltd., Victoria BC for $285 and later dismantled for scrap.

Owners & Masters

In 1921-1947 she was owned by Consolidated Whaling Corporation Ltd.

In 1947 registered at Liverpool UK.

In 1947 she was purchased by Morris L. Greene, Victoria BC for scrappng.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • MacFarlane, John M. (1990) Capital Iron: Scrap dealers in Lotusland. In Resolution (Newletter of the Maritime Museum of British Columbia)
  • Sooke Region Museum (1989)
  • Webb, Robert Lloyd (1988)
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