Vessel Profile

Alexander Griggs

Alexander Griggs
Photo: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections (TRA1407)John M. MacFarlane (2020);

Story

This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1903 by Cotterell, George in Wenatchee, WA.

Historical Notes

In 1905 this vessel was wrecked at the Entiat Rapids on the Columbia River WA and was a complete loss. Two months of low water levels on the river caused the problem.

Owners & Masters

In 1903 she was owned by the Columbia & Okanagan Steamboat Co.

References

  • Don Marshall (1984) Oregon Shipwrecks
  • Spokane Chronicle (Spokane WA) Saturday March 11, 1905 page 9
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