Histoire
This icebreaker was built in 1888 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. in Govan, Scotland.
Notes historiques
This vessel was been described as Canada's first effective icebreaker. In July 1927 a scientific expedition based on the aboard Stanley and the commercial vessel SS Larch was tasked to determine the safe navigation season for vessels using the new port facilities at Churchill, Manitoba.
In 1935 this vessel was retired and in 1936 this vessel was broken up.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1888-1935 she was owned by the Minister of Marine and Fisheries, Ottawa ON Canada.
Signification du nom
Named for Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- en.wikipedia.org ↗
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
