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Duchess (I)

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Geschichte

This freighter was built in 1886 by Armstrong, Frank P. in Golden, BC.

Historische Notizen

This vessel was powered by a steam engine which was brought from Montreal and had been used in a ferry on the St. Lawrence for 45 years previously. This vessel sank in 1887 after a severe wreck near the Canyon Creek rapids. This vessel sank again three weeks later, which caused her to be dismantled in 1888 with her engines going to the second Duchess.

Eigentümer & Kapitäne

In 1886-1888 she was owned by Captain Frank P. Armstrong for Upper Columbia service.

Referenzen

  • Weir, Winnifred Ariel. Captain Frank Armstrong. In B.C. Historical News - Spring 1995
  • Affleck, Edward L. (2000)
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