Histoire
This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1892 in Fort Get There, TA.
Notes historiques
Her framework was built at Captain J.J. Holland's yard in Ballard WA USA. This and the machinery was carried by the steam schooner Alice Blanchard. This vessel was assembled near St. Michael's AK USA.
In 1896 this vessel was the second largest steamer in service on the Yukon River (after the John J. Healy).
In 1894 this vessel was in service St. Michael Alaska to Forty-Mile River.
In 1927 this vessel was abandoned at St. Michael AK USA.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1892 she was owned by the North American Transportation & Trading Co.
In 1911 she was owned by the Northern Navigation Co.
In 1914 she was owned by the White Pass & Yukon Rail Road.
In 1922-1924 she was owned by Alex John Noble, North Vancouver BC Canada.
Capitaines
Captain J.C. Barr (1892)
Signification du nom
She was named for Portus B. Weare, the Chairman of the North American Transportation and Trading Co.
Références
Newell, G. (1966)
