Story
This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1883 by J. Elder & Co. Glasgow Scotland.
Historical Notes
In 1883 this vessel was owned as a clipper bow steam yacht by John A. Rolls.
In 1914 this vessel was owned by the All-Red Line, Vancouver BC and sailed to the Pacific coast. On November 12, 1942 this passenger freighter collided with the Princess Elaine outside the Lions Gate Bridge.
In 1946 while owned by Union Steamships Ltd., Vancouver BC this vessel was withdrawn from service and sunk as breakwater at Oyster Bay near Comox BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1883 she was owned as a clipper bow steam yacht by John A. Rolls.
She was later owned by Lord Hartswell.
In 1914 she was owned by the All-Red Line, Vancouver BC and sailed to the Pacific coast.
In 1917 she was owned by Union Steamships Co, of British Columbia, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1935 she was owned by Canadian Transport Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1945-1946 she was owned by Union Steamships Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Rebuilds
In 1935 she was rebuilt with passenger accomodations
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- The Province (Vancouver BC) Thursday, November 12, 1942 page 12
