Vessel Profile

Volga (I)

Volga (I)
Source: Nauticapedia Archives

Story

This work boat was built in 1888 in Astoria, OR.

Historical Notes

In 1888 this vessel was in service on the Columbia River.

In 1891 this vessel was moved to Puget Sound.

Owners & Masters

In 1888 she was owned by Aberdeen Packing Co., Ilwaco WA USA.

In 1909-1910 she was owned by the Minister of Lands & Works, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1910-1913 she was owned by E.D. Taylor & J.H. Naysmyth, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1914-1918 she was owned by Joseph W. Saul, New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1919-1926 she was owned by Thomas Cooper, (Cooper & Smith Towing Co.), New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1927-1928 she was owned by Robert Chamberlain, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1929-1930 she was owned by Frank & John Canessa (JO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1931-1937 she was owned by Kennedy Construction Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1938-2010 she was owned by William P. Aitken, North Vancouver BC Canada.

Masters

Captain E. Farrell (1888); Captain W.E. Parrott (1888);

Repower

Repowered with a 65hp engine (1949c);

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
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