Geschichte
This passenger vessel was built in 1900 by Craig Shipbuilding Co. in Toledo, OH.
Historische Notizen
In 1906 this vessel arrived in Seattle WA after having been in Great Lakes service. This vessel was in service on the Seattle-Victoria run and later on the Seattle-Tacoma run. On March 30, 1908 the schooner Lydia collided with the steamer Chippewa at Point No Point WA USA.
In 1926 this vessel was converted to a car ferry for the Seattle-Bremerton run.
In 1964 this vessel was condemned by inspection of the US Coast Guard. The cost of repairs and upgrades was too great and this vessel was withdrwan from service as relief boat on the Seattle-Winslow crossing on September 14, 1964.
In 1968 this vessel was destroyed by fire at Oakland CA USA.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1900 she was owned by Arnold Transportation Co., Mackinaw MI in Great Lakes service.
In 1907 she was owned by Alaska Steam Ship Co., Seattle WA.
In 1908 she was owned by the Puget Sound Navigation Co. During the First World War she was used as a training vessel.
In 1919c she was owned by the Chicago & South Haven Steamship Co.
In 1924c-1948 she was owned by the Puget Sound Navigation Co., Seattle WA.
In 1951 she was owned by the Washington Toll Bridge Authority, Seattle WA.
In 1964 she was owned by Foss Launch & Tug Co. as a floating warehouse.
Umbauten
In 1926 rebuilt as an automobile ferry. In 1932 she was rebuilt at the Craig Shipbuilding Co., Toledo OH. In 1968 she was converted to a floating restaurant.
Remotisierung
Repowered in 1907 she was converted to oil.
Referenzen
- Snapp, Jeremy S. and John F. Snapp (1999) Northwest Legacy
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1908)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
