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This freighter was built in 1917 by U.S. Navy Yard (Brooklyn NY) in New York, NY.
Historical Notes
This vessel is reported as having been a rum runner. (Miles, Fraser (1992). On February 08, 1932 this vessel had the Canadian in tow and the tow foundered approximately 1.5 miles off lower end of Bowen Island in the Strait of Georgia BC Canada. This vessel ran aground on Bowen Island, filled and sank in March 1950.
Owners & Masters
In 1917 she was owned by the USN as a pinnace.
In 1918 she was owned by G.H. French, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1923 she was owned by Coal Harbour Warf & Trading Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
She was owned by Archibald McGillis, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1924-1926 she was owned by British Wine Cellars Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1927 she was owned by Canadian Fishing Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1929-1930 she was owned by Wilfred G. Dolmage & Somerled Cameron, Vancouver BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with a 10bhp engine
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
- Miles, Fraser (1992)
