Story
This schooner, trading (northern) was built in 1926 by Vancouver Shipyard Ltd..
Historical Notes
This vessel was taken to Arctic by Captain Hugh Gillen.
In 1941-1943 this vessel was distributing to and inspection of Western Arctic Posts, Tuktoyaktuk as base.
In 1948-1951 this vessel was serving the Western Arctic from Cambridge Bay, Reid Island wintering spots. This vessel was replaced by the Nechilik. This vessel was eventually crushed in the ice, near Richardson Island (Victoria Land), in the 1952c while under command of her master Johnny Norberg.
Owners & Masters
In 1926-1938 she was owned by Canalaska Trading Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1938-1951 she was owned by the Hudson's Bay Co., London UK when Pedersen sold his interests.
Masters
Captain Hugh Gillen (1926); Captain Hendry; Captain Paisley; Captain R.J. Summers (1941-1943); Captain Johnny Norberg (1948-1952);
Name Significance
Nigalik is a location in Alaska.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Interview by John MacFarlane with E.J. Gall and Sven Johansson 27/08/1991 at Victoria BC
- www.kitikmeotheritage.ca ↗
- www.gov.mb.ca ↗
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 18/02/2025)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 18/02/2025)
