Vessel Profile

Border Queen (I)

Border Queen (I)
Photo: Mike Clement collection

Story

This freighter was built in 1913 by Matthews Ship Building Co., Hoquiam WA.

Historical Notes

In 1942 this vessel ended her life as part of the breakwater at Oyster Bay BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1913 she was owned by Olson & Mahony.

In 1926-1927 she was owned by Border Line Transportation Co., Seattle WA.

In 1929-1937 she was owned by Border Line Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1939 she was owned by Mayo Singh, Paldi BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1937 she was rebuilt as a non-powered barge 816gt

Repower

65hp engine (1931c); 201bhp United engine, United Mfg. Co., Detroit MI USA

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 13 (1930)
  • James, Rick (2004) The Ghost Ships of Royston (UASBC: Vancouver BC)
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
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