Vessel Profile

Cassiar (III)

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Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1879 by Mitchell, Captain J.F.T. in Seattle, WT.

Historical Notes

In 1880 this vessel was transferred to Canadian Registry.

In 1881 this vessel was in service on the Fraser River. On April 12, 1882 this vessel was wrecked near Hope BC Canada. This vessel was re-built to 462gt. 383rt. Afterwards this vessel worked on the Yukon River.

Owners & Masters

In 1879 she was owned by W.J. Stephens, in Puget Sound service.

In 1880 she was owned by Captain Nat H. Lane Jr.

She was owned by Captain William Moore.

In 1884 she was owned by Port Townsend WA USA interests.

Masters

Captain Nat H. Lane Jr. (1880); Captain William Moore (1881)

Rebuilds

In 1879 she was re-registered in Canada 131’ x 26.3’ x 4.8’ 290gt. In 1882 she was rebuilt 462 tons.

References

  • Wright, E.W. (ed.) (1967)
  • Affleck, Edward L. (2000)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1884)
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