Vessel Profile

Admiral Farragut

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Story

This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1898 by W. Cramp & Sons Co. in Philadelphia, PA.

Owners & Masters

In 1898 she was owned by the United States Navy for service in the Spanish American War.

In 1898c she was owned by Boston Fruit Co., Boston MA USA.

In 1912 she was owned by Pacific Alaska Navigation Co. (H.F. Alexander) for service in the Admiral Line.

In 1926-1934 she was owned by the Admiral Line (Pacific Steam Ship Co. Inc.), Seattle WA USA.

In 1934 she was owned by Japanese interests for scrapping.

References

  • Snapp, Jeremy S. and John F. Snapp (1999) Northwest Legacy
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Brown, Giles T. (1966) Ships That Sail No More. Univ. Kentucky Press
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