Geschichte
This freighter was built in 1886 by Steffens, John F. in East Portland, OR.
Historische Notizen
On Dexcember 25, 1886 this sternwheeler sank at Salem OR USA while carrying a cargo of wheat. This vessel was raised and put back into service. Her engines went on to the Georgie Burton (203101 (US)). The Albany was rebuilt in 1906 and renamed and re-registered.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1886-1888 she was owned by Oregon Development Co., Corvallis OR USA.
In 1888 she was owned by the Willamette Valley & Coast Rail Road Co.
In 1896 she was owned by the Peoples Transportation Co.
In 1896 she was owned by the Oregon central & Eastern Railway Co.
In 1902 she was owned by the Corvallis & Eastern Rail Road Co.
She was owned by the Western Transportation & Towing Co.
Kapitäne
Captain J.L. Smith (1886); Captain J.P. Coulter (1888);Captain George Raabe (1888); Captain Sherman V. Short (1889);
Umbauten
In 1896 she was rebuilt as the Albany 107218 at Portland OR USA. 151.0' x 32' x 4.5' wood 431gt 401nt. In 1906 she was rebuilt as the George Burton (203101).
Referenzen
Don Marshall (1984) Oregon Shipwrecks
