Story
This freighter, collier was built in 1891 by American Steel Barge Co. in Superior, WI.
Historical Notes
This vessel was a 'whaleback' design vessel. This vessel arrived on the coast in 1890. This vessel was one of two whalebacks in ocean service; carried parts around Cape Horn to build the second one, City of Everett. This vessel was employed carrying coal from Nanaimo BC to San Francisco CA. On September 8, 1892 this vessel ran ashore in fog near Coos Bay, OR USA carrying a carg of coal and was a total loss.
Owners & Masters
In 1891 she was owned by the American Steel Barge Co.
Masters
Captain Joseph Hastings (1891); Captain John O'Brien (1891-1892);
Name Significance
Charles W. Wetmore was an associate of John D. Rockefeller, Northern Pacific Financier and vice-president of the American Steel Barge Company.
References
- Taylor, G.W. (1986)
- Newell, Gordon (Ed.) (1966)
- Don Marshall (1984) Oregon Shipwrecks
- en.wikipedia.org ↗ (website viewed 03/05/2022)
