Story
This bark (3-masted) was built in 1838 by Green, Wigram & Green in Blackwall.
Historical Notes
This vessel was built of teak.
In 1838 this vessel made a supply voyage to the West Coast of North America.
In 1841 this vessel made a supply voyage to the West Coast.
In 1844 this vessel made a supply voyage to the West Coast.
In 1847 this vessel made a supply voyage to the West Coast. On May 8, 1848 this vessel was wrecked on the middle sands of the Columbia River Bar, without loss of life. The vessel had anchored in the mouth of the river but this vessel stranded in high winds. The crew reached the Fort safely. The vessel was owned by the Hudson's Bay Company, and was loaded with agricultural machinery and general stores for the post at Fort Vancouver.
Owners & Masters
In 1838-1848 she was owned by the Hudson's Bay Company, London UK.
Masters
Captain Alexander Duncan (1838-1843); Captain William Brotchie (1843-1844); Captain Andrew Cook Mott (1844-1848);
References
- Longstaff, Major F.V. (1941)
- Wright, E.W. (ed.) (1967) Lewis and Drydens Marine History p. 24
- Lloyd's Register of Shipping 1839 archive.org ↗ (website viewed 22/07/2025)
