Story
This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1890 by Wells, Fred in Golden, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1903 this vessel was in service on Lake Windermere and upper Columbia River.
In 1908 this vessel was abandoned at Lake Windermere BC Canada.
In 1921 the Registrar of Shipping noted that the "vessel was supposed to be out of existence and owners untraceable for many years".
Owners & Masters
In 1898 she was owned by Captain Alexander Blakely and renamed as the Pert.
In 1903 she was owned by Captain E.N. Russell.
In 1910-1919 she was owned by Robert Miller. Golden BC for Upper Columbia River service.
Masters
Captain Alexander Blakely; Captain Edward N. Russell;
Rebuilds
In 1890 she was powered and re-built at Golden BC as a side-wheeler by Captain Frank P. Armstrong. 50' x 10'. 6gt. She was rebuilt as a sscrew-driven vessel in 1898
Repower
She was powered in 1890. She was re-engined in 1900.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Weir, Winnifred Ariel. Captain Frank Armstrong. In B.C. Historical News - Spring 1995
- Affleck, Edward L. (2000)
- The H.W. McCurdy Marine History of the Pacific Northwest
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 31/05/2025)
