Vessel Profile

Port Simpson

Freighter 1908 Canada Wood

Photo: Nauticapedia collection

Story

This freighter was built in 1908 by Watson, Alex (Jr.) in Victoria, BC.

This vessel was built to replace the Mount Royal. This vessel was idle since the suspension of HBC Skeena River service in 1912.

In 1922 this vessel was broken up and the hull lay on the beach at Digby Island for many years. Her engine went to a Mackenzie River steamer.

In 1908-1919 she was owned by the Hudson's Bay Co., London UK.

She was reportedly sold in 1915 to M.M. Stephens of Prince Rupert.

Captain Johnson; Captain Jackman;

Name	Port Simpson

Type	Freighter
Dimensions	136.6' × 30.4' × 5.4'
Gross Tons	607
Registered Tons	379
Propulsion	Sternwheeler
Engine	Polson Iron Works Ltd., Toronto ON
Engine Power	high pressure surface condensing steam engine (1908)

Registry 1	122390 (Canada)