Vessel Profile

Ainoko

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Story

This schooner, two-masted was built in 1891 in Yokohama.

Historical Notes

This vessel was a sealing schooner. This vessel was seized by the United States in 1893 for alleged violations of the sealing regulations in Alaska.

Owners & Masters

In 1893 she was sealing in Alaska under Captain George Heater.

In 1894 she was owned by William Grant.

In 1901-1914 she was owned by Victoria Sealing Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

Masters

Captain George Heater (1893)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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