Vessel Profile

J.D. Peters (I)

J.D. Peters (I)
Photo: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections (TRA431)

Story

This bark, whaling was built in 1875 by Goss & Sawyer in Bath, ME.

Historical Notes

In 1898 this vessel was operating in the Alaskan Arctic whale hunt.

Owners & Masters

In 1898 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1910 she was owned by Puget Sound WA USA interests.

In 1926-1927 she was owned by Booth Fisheries Co. Inc., Seattle WA USA.

Masters

Captain H. DeGueldre (1926-1927);

References

  • New York Times September 7, 1898
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
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