Vessel Profile

Mary F. Graff

Mary F. Graff
Photo: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections (MEE159)

Story

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

Historical Notes

In 1898 this vessel was in Yukon River service.

In 1900 this vessel was transferred to Canadian Registery.

In 1928 this vessel was abandoned in Dawson City YT.

In 1931 this vessel was still listed in the Canada Register of Shipping;

Owners & Masters

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

In 1898 she was owned by the Alaska Exploration Co. (Liebes & Co., San Francisco CA).

In 1900 she was owned by the Canadian Development Co.

In 1901 she was owned by The British Yukon Navigation Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1901-1931 she was owned by the White Pass & Yukon Rail Road.

Masters

Captain Stanward (1898)

Name Significance

She was named for Mary F. Graff sister of Samuel M. Graff and daughter of John F. Graff of Philadelphia PA USA.

References

  • Newell, G. (1966)
  • Canada Register of Shipping
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