Vessel Profile

Addison

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Story

This freighter was built in 1919 by Sanderson and Porter Co. in Raymond, WA.

Historical Notes

In about 1935/1936 this vessel was incorporated into the breakwater at Powell River BC Canada.

In 1943 this vessel sank on site at Powell River BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1919 she was owned by the United States Shipping Board.

In 1929 she was owned by Washington Tug & Barge Co. Seattle WA USA but registered to British Pacific Barge Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1929-1934 she was owned by British Pacific Barge Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1934-1936 she was owned by George C. Pye, Powell River BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1929 she was rebuilt as a log barge

Repower

Engine removed 1929 (Non-powered)

References

  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 12 (1929)
  • Heal, S.C. (2002)
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