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This passenger vessel was built in 1919 by Wallace Shipyards Ltd., North Vancouver BC.
Historical Notes
In 1920 this vessel was designed for northern trade service. On January 11, 1960 this vessel, owned by British Columbia Steamships Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC, was hit by the Princess Elaine, in thick fog off Prospect Point. The Alaska Prince was badly damaged in the incident and was beached iust east of the Capilano River to prevent her from sinking. On September 1, 1973 while this vessel was awaiting purchase for scrap this vessel sank in Howe Sound BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1919-1926 she was owned by the Union Steamship Co. of British Columbia Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1926-1934 she was owned by Union Steamships Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1934-1943 she was owned by Border Line Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1943-1947 she was owned by Northern Steamships Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1947-1950 she was owned by British Columbia Steamships Ltd.
In 1950-1962 she was owned by British Columbia Steamships Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1962 she was owned by Skeena Steamships Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1962-1973 she was owned by British Columbia Steamships Co. (1962) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1973 she was owned by Surf Marine Supply & Services Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada. On September 1, 1973 this vessel sank in Howe Sound BC Canada.
Masters
Captain J.D. McPhee (1927); Captain J.L. Williams (1927); Captain J.M. Muir (1928); Captain John Nouir (1929); Captain J.H. Gosse (1937); Captain John Eveleigh (1960);
Rebuilds
In 1947 she was rebuilt and repowered 826 tons. In 1972 she was rebuilt as a barge.
Repower
Repowered with diesel engines.
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)
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
- Vancouver Sun (Vancouver BC) Tuesday January 12, 1960 page 7
