Vessel Profile

Lady Lampson

Lady Lampson
Photo: Pat Swonell

Story

This bark was built in 1867c by Mills, George and John in Southwick, Durham.

Historical Notes

In 1869-1870 this vesselvoyaged to and from Vancouver Island.

In 1870-1877 this vessel made regular voyages to and from Vancouver Island. On January 10, 1878 this vessel was stranded on Scragg Rocks on the Cobourg Peninsula while entering Esquimalt Harbour. On August 16, 1893 the Hawaiian barque Lady Lampson struck Kingman Reef, 33 mi. NW of Palmyra Island.

Owners & Masters

In 1867 she was owned by George and John Mills, shipbuilders of Southwick, Durham Co. UK.

In 1867-1878 she was owned by the Hudson's Bay Company, London UK.

Masters

Captain James Gaudin (1869-1878);

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