Vessel Profile

Wyvern (I)

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Story

This work boat was built in 1898 in Dartmouth.

Historical Notes

In 1900 this vessel was wrecked on the Snake River YT.

Owners & Masters

In 1898-1900 she was owned by Edward M. Bruce, Liverpool UK.

Name Significance

She was named for a legendary winged reptilian creature with a dragon's head, the hindquarters of a snake or lizard with two legs or none, and a barbed tail.

References

Canada List of Shipping (1898)

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