Story
This passenger vessel was built in 1924 by John Brown & Co. Ltd. in Glasgow, Scotland.
Historical Notes
In 1925 this vessel arrived at Vancouver.
In 1939 this vessel was requisitioned for war service and used in troopship service.
In 1946 this vessel was returned to her owners.
In 1947 this vessel resumed Vancouver - Seattle - Victoria Triangle Run.
In 1949 this vessel was transferred to Alaska Service.
In 1951 this vessel collided with the CNR ship Prince Rupert. On September 7, 1952 this vessel ran aground (Captain Graham O. Hughes) on Lena Point (18 miles north of Juneau AK and 8 miles from the spot where the Princess Sophia had sunk) and sank with no lives lost.
Owners & Masters
In 1924-1952 she was owned by Canadian Pacific Steamships, Montreal QC Canada.
Masters
Captain Thomas Cliffe (1929); Captain Tomas Rippon (1930-1933); Captain Oliver Hazard Perry Rogers; Captain Graham O. Hughes; (1952);
Name Significance
Named for the Honourable Marguerite Kathleen Shaughnessy.
Rebuilds
In 1946 she was rebuilt by the Victoria Machinery Depot, 5908gt.
References
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Canada List of Shipping
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
