Story
This passenger vessel was built in 1901 by Craig Shipbuilding Co. in Toledo, OH.
Historical Notes
This vessel was built for river trade.
In 1907 this vesselsteamed around Cape Horn on her way to Seattle WA. This vessel was placed on the Seattle WA-Victoria BC run.
In 1920 this vessel was sold.
In 1927 this vessel was rebuilt to carry automobiles on the Seattle-Victoria run.
In 1947 this vessel was rebuilt as a diesel freighter.
In 1973 this vessel was rebuilt as a crab processor for Alaska service.
In 1982 this vessel was scuttled in the Gulf of Alaska.
Owners & Masters
In 1901 she was owned by Arnold Transportation Co. in Great Lakes service.
In 1907-1920 she was owned by the Puget Sound Navigation Co. (aka Black Ball Line) In 1920 she was owned by Chicago & South Haven Steamship Co. for Great Lakes service.
In 1928-1948 she was owned by the Puget Sound Navigation Co., (aka Black Ball Line), Seattle WA.
In 1952-1969 she was owned by Black Ball Transport, Inc. , Seattle WA USA.
Rebuilds
In 1928 rebuilt as a ferry. In 1973 she was rebuilt as a crab processor for Alaska service.
Repower
Repowered in 1907 she was converted to oil from coal. In 1947 she was converted to diesel.
References
- Snapp, Jeremy S. and John F. Snapp (1999) Northwest Legacy
- evergreenfleet.com ↗
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
