Vessel Profile

Caribou (II)

Caribou (II)
Photo: John Henderson

Story

This freighter was built in 1915 by Vancouver Shipyard Ltd..

Owners & Masters

In 1915-1933 she was owned by The Packers Steamship Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1933-1937 she was owned by Western Higbie, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1937-1953 she was owned by Caribou Shipping Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1953-1962 she was owned by James G. Gibson, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1962 she was owned by USA interests.

Rebuilds

In 1934 she was rebuilt at Vancouver BC by Stanley Park Shipyards Ltd.; In 1943 she was rebuilt at Vancouver BC byStanley Park Shipyards Ltd..

Repower

Repowered with a 55hp engine by Vivian Gas Engine Co.; Repowered with a 90hp engine (1949c);

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