Vessel Profile

Mow-Ping

Mow-Ping
Photo: City of Vancouver Archives

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1899 in Hong Kong.

Historical Notes

Fifty feet long this vessel cost $6,700. This vessel ended her days as a tug on Alberni Inlet.

Owners & Masters

In 1899 she was owned by A.S. Gordon & Company.

In 1901-1906 she was owned by Mrs. Mary J. Rogers, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1910 she was owned by Benjamin T. Rogers, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1910 she was owned by C.B. Macneill, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1911 she was owned by Charles Barnd, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1914-1918 she was owned by Marine Navigation & Engineering Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1919 she was owned by John W. McIntosh, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1920 she was owned by Wells Pass Trading Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1922-1925 she was owned by Garfield Edwards, Vancouver BC Canada.

Name Significance

The name apparently mean't "Foreign Devil."

Rebuilds

Rebuilt and lengthened and given a clipper bow. She was converted to a tug on the Alberni Canal.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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