Story
This ship-rigged was built in 1891 by Charles Connell & Co. Ltd. in Scotstoun, Scotland.
Historical Notes
In 1896-1897 this vessel was shipping grain from Puget Sound WA USA. In November 1900 this vessel caught fire while en route Tacoma to Leith with a cargo of wheat. This vessel was beached at Manga Reva in the Gambier Islands Polynesia. The cargo was destoyed but the hul and rigging was intact.
In 1913, while en route Philadelphia to San Francisco with a cargo of coal, the crew mutinied 600 miles east of Bermuda. The crew was deatined by the USCGC Onondaga. In November 1916, while en route Rotterdam to Hampton Roads in ballast, this vessel was lost at sea after sending a distress message "drifting before the wind and without boats".
Owners & Masters
In 1891-1901 she was owned by J. Hardie & Co., Glasgow UK.
In 1901-1905 she was owned by J.E. Thayer, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1905-1916 she was owned by the Ship Manga Reva Co. (J.E. Thayer), San Francisco CA USA.
Rebuilds
In 1905 she was rebuilt at San Francisco CA USA.
References
Newell, G. (1966)
