Vessel Profile

Burpee

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Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1898 by Polson Iron Works Ltd. in Toronto, ON.

Historical Notes

This vessel worked between Dawson and Fortymile 1898-1899.

In 1913 this vessel was "out of existence."

Owners & Masters

In 1898-1913 she was owned by Isaac Burpee, Saint John NB Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1904 she was rebuilt

References

  • Canada List of Shipping (1898)
  • Sessional Papers (Vol. 14) (3rd Session of the 11th Parliament of the Dominion of Canada (1911)
  • Affleck, Edward L. (2000)
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