Vessel Profile

Duchess of Albany

Duchess of Albany
Photo: State Library South Australia PRG 1373/24/70

Story

This bark (3-masted) was built in 1884c by Thomas Royden & Sons in Liverpool.

Historical Notes

In 1888 this vessel was reported to have been stranded at Bonilla Point BC Canada. On July 13, 1893 this vessel was wrecked at Policarpo Cove, Tierra del Fuego while en route from Rio de Janeiro to Valparaiso in ballast.

Owners & Masters

In 1884 she was owned by W. & R. Wright, Liverpool UK.

In 1889 she was owned by Robert Hamilton, Liverpool UK.

References

www.shippingandshipbuilding.uk ↗ (website viewed 20/03/2025)

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