Story
This freighter was built in 1915 by Russell & Co. Ltd. in Port Glasgow, Scotland.
Historical Notes
On July 29, 1923 this British freighter, while enroute from Seattle to San Francisco, went aground in a fog on Bentinck Island. This vessel struck on a particularly high tide and the receding tide left her stranded.
They had to wait several weeks until another very high tide could aid the salvage process. On August 13, 1923, after 16 days this vessel was refloated by the salvage tug Algerine (with the Nitinat and Burrard Chief).
Owners & Masters
In 1915-1917 she was owned by Hugh Hogarth & Sons Ltd., Glasgow Scotland UK.
In 1917-1924 she was owned by Peareth Shipping Co., Newcastle UK.
In 1924 she was owned by the Prince Line, London UK.
References
- Nicholson, George (1962)
- www.wrecksite.eu ↗ (website viewed 18/01/2020)
- Vancouver Sun (Vancouver BC) Monday, July 30, 1923 page 1
- Victoria Daily Times (Victoria BC) Tuesday August 14, 1923 page 7
