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This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1881 by Watson, Alexander in Kamloops, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was launched in November 1880. After the completion of the CPR this vessel carried coal on the North Thompson River. Some of the machinery from the Marten was used in the engineroom. This vessel worked on the North Thompson Rver.
In 1907 this vessel was retired in Kamloops and destroyed by fire.
Owners & Masters
In 1881 she was owned by Mara, Willson, Barnard and Menanteau & Co., Kamloops BC Canada.
In 1896-1898 she was owned by Mara & Wilson, Kamloops BC Canada.
In 1901-1910 she was owned by John A. Mars (MO), Kamloops BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Insley (1881)
Rebuilds
In 1885 she was re-built by Captain Troup.
References
- Bawlf, M. (1973)
- Canada List of Shipping (1898)
- Affleck, Edward L. (2000)
- Hacking, Norman R. Steamboat Days 1870-1883. In British Columbia Historical Quarterly April 1947
