Vessel Profile

George E. Billings

George E. Billings
Photo: University of Washington Libraries. Special Collections (HES187)

Story

This schooner, five-masted was built in 1903 by Hall Bros. Marine Railway & Shipbuilding Co. in Port Blakely, WA.

Historical Notes

In February 1941 this vessel was towed to the Channel Islands and destroyed by fire.

Owners & Masters

In 1903-1910 she was owned by San Francisco CA USA interests.

In 1926-1927 she was owned by G.E. Billings, San Francisco CA USA.

Masters

Captain F. Wann (1926-1927);

References

  • archive.org ↗
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
  • Greene, Gary (June 1998) The Sea Chest (J. of the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society) Seabeck WA USA)
  • www.nps.gov ↗ (website viewed 18/06/2022)
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