Vessel Profile

Cap Palos

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Story

This schooner, five-masted was built in 1918 by Wm. Lyall Shipbuilding Co., Vancouver BC in North Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1919 this vessel was stranded at Robin Hood's Bay Yorkshire UK and towed to Whitby for repairs.

In 1920 while in the company of four tugs bound for Blythe this vessel foundered near Scarborough UK at Flamborough Head UK.

Owners & Masters

She was owned by French interests.

References

Gibbs, Jim A. (1968)

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