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This passenger vessel was built in 1886 by Barrow Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancs.
Historical Notes
In 1909 this vessel was on direct service between Vancouver and Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 1910 this vessel was renamed as the Rupert City for coal trade between BC and Australia.
In 1913 this vessel was reported as sold to China coastal service. On January 4, 1917 this vessel was sunk by U-79 torpedoed southeast of Cabo de Sao Vicente, Portugal.
Owners & Masters
In 1886-1905 she was owned by Mediterranean and New York Steamship Co.
In 1905-1912 she was owned by Watts, Watts, and Company (Britain Steamship Co.) In 1909-1912 she was owned by Mackenzie Brothers Steamship Co.
In 1912-1913 she was owned by Marine Transportation Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1913-1914 she was owned by N. Hardie (Dodwell & Co.).
In 1914-1917 she was owned by S. Tsunaakira, Suda T. Darien.
Masters
Captain H.E. Nedden; Captain Cecil W. Wearmouth;
References
- Newell, G. (1977)
- Dalzell, Kathleen E. (1973)
- David R.P. Guay (2016)
- Wilson, Hill (2005) The Marine Pilots of Canada's West Coast
- Gibbs, Jim (1986) Peril At Sea
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Atglen PA USA
