Vessel Profile

Athabasca River (II)

Athabasca River (II)
Photo: Brabant Collection

Story

This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1922 by Askew, George F. in Fort McMurray, AB.

Historical Notes

This vessel was launched on June 3rd, 1922 and sponsored by Mrs. John Sutherland, the wife of the Chief Engineer, John Sutherland. This vessel had a locomotive boiler, from the D.A. Thomas.

In 1922 this vessel was in service between Fort McMurray AB and Fort Fitzgerald NWT this vessel was laid up in 1946. This vessel was broken up on February 25, 1949.

Owners & Masters

In 1922-1949 she was owned by Hudson's Bay Company, London UK.

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