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Duke of Abercorn

Duke of Abercorn
Photo: State Library South Australia

Histoire

This ship-rigged was built in 1869 by Charles Connell & Co. Ltd. in Glasgow, Scotland.

Notes historiques

In March 1883 this vessel arrived in Burrard Inlet with the first steel for the construction of the trans-continental railway. On May 21, 1892 this vessel went missing at sea, while carrying coal from Cardiff, presumed sunk.

Propriétaires et capitaines

In 1869-1892 this vessel was owned by UK interests.

Références

  • McKee, William C. (1978)
  • Armitage, Doreen (2001)
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