Vessel Profile

Princess Louise (II)

Princess Louise (II)
Photo: George Schneider

Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1924 by Coaster Construction Co. in Montrose, Scotland.

Historical Notes

On April 28, 1966 this vessel was towed to Long Beach CA by the tug La Pointe.

In 1980 this vessel was scuttled after listing in a storm at Redondo Beach CA USA.

In 1985 this vessel was still listed in the Register of Shipping.

In 1989 this vessel sank alongside a wharf at San Francisco CA.

Owners & Masters

In 1927-1958 she was owned by Union Steamships Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1954 she was sold as a floating restaurant in Coal Harbour, Vancouver BC and converted to a non-powered barge.

In 1961-1967 she was owned by Lady Alexandra Holdings Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1979-1980 she was owned by Princess Louise Holdings Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Masters

Captain A. Slater (1921); Captain J. Boden (1927)

Rebuilds

In 1970 she was extensively rebuilt and taken to Los Angeles.

Repower

In 1964 her engine and boiler removed.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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