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This ship-rigged was built in 1887 by Russell & Co. Ltd. in Greenock, Scotland.
Historical Notes
In 1896-1897 this vessel was shipping grain from Puget Sound WA and canned salmon from British Columbia to the UK. Later this vessel carried lumber from Puget Sound to Eureopean ports.
In 1958 this vessel was the last non-auxilliary commercial square rigger in cargo service in the world.
In 1958, after sinking, this vessel was broken up at Callao Peru.
Owners & Masters
In 1887 she was owned by Gillison & Chadwick, Liverpool UK.
In 1898-1926 she was owned by Rhederei Akt. Gesellschaft, Germany.
In 1926 she was owned by Compania Adminstradora del Guano, Callao Peru.
In 1958 she was owned by Peruvian interests.
Masters
Captain H. Davies
Rebuilds
She was re-rigged as a bark
References
- Newell, G. (1966)
- Kooiman, William Omega: The Last of the Guano Traders (The Sea Chest March 2009)
- www.clydeships.co.uk ↗ (website viewed 04/07/2025)
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