Story
This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1884 by Goss & Sawyer in Bath, ME.
Historical Notes
This vessel was sent to Alaska to be used as a floating prison for captured sealers. On November 1, 1917 this vessel ran aground on Point Augusta, Chatham Strait Alaska. This vessel was abandoned there.
Owners & Masters
In 1884 she was owned by Border Line Transportation, OR USA.
In 1910 she was owned by Puget Sound WA USA interests.
In 1917 she was owned by Pacific Coast Steamship Company, Seattle WA USA.
Masters
Captain Plummer;
References
- Newell, Gordon (Ed.) (1966)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1915)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1884)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
