Vessel Profile

Ethel Ross

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Story

This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1897 by Ward, George B. (Captain) in Kamloops, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1897 this vessel was built for passenger freight and excursion service in the Thompson River district. This vessel started out as an excursion vessel but later moved into towing logs for the Kamloops Sawmill.

In 1912 this vessel was broken up.

In 1931 this vessel was still being reported in the Canada Registry of Shipping.

Owners & Masters

In 1897 she was owned by Captain George B. Ward, Kamloops BC Canada.

In 1898 she was owned by Amelia C. Ward, Kamloops BC Canada.

In 1897 she was owned by Captain G.B. Ward.

In 1901-1939 she was owned by Claude R. Donat, Ashcroft BC Canada.

In 1939 she was owned by Claude R. Donat, Ashcroft BC Canada and Peter Ryan (JO), Toronto ON Canada.

Masters

Captain G.B. Ward (1897);

Repower

Repowered with a screw engine

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