Vessel Profile

D.R. Campbell

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Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1898 by Moran Bros. Co., Seattle WA.

Historical Notes

In 1898 this vessel was in Yukon River service.

In 1927 this vessel was abandoned at St. Michael AK.

Owners & Masters

In 1898 she was owned by the Seattle-Yukon Transportation Co.

In 1901 she was owned by Northern Navigation Co.

In 1905 she was owned by the Northern Commercial Co.

In 1909 she was chartered by the Alaska Exploration Co.

In 1914 she was owned by White Pass & Yukon Rail Road.

She was sold in 1927.

Name Significance

She was named for an investor in the Seattle-Yukon Transportation Co., David Rae Campbell (1830-1911).

References

  • Newell, G. (1966)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
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