Vessel Profile

Lord Wolseley (I)

Lord Wolseley (I)
Photo: University of Washington Libraries. Special Collections (HES630)

Story

This bark (4-masted) was built in 1883 by Harland & Wolff Ltd, in Belfast, NI.

Historical Notes

In 1904 this vessel was this vessel was damaged in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

In 1928 this vessel was damaged by storms, sold to Sunderland shipbreakers, and broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1904 she was owned by Canadian owners.

In 1910 she was owned by Captain E.R. Sterling, Blaine WA USA.

In 1913 she was owned by Everett G. Griggs Co.

In 1926-1928 she was owned by Sterling Shipping Co. (E.R. Sterling, mgr.) Seattle WA USA.

Masters

Capatin R.M. Sterling (1926-1927);

Rebuilds

In 1904 she was re-rigged as a 6-masted barkentine by Moran Shipyard, Seattle WA.

References

Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927

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