Vessel Profile

Crusader (IV)

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Story

This schooner, four-masted was built in 1898 by Hall Bros. Marine Railway & Shipbuilding Co. in Port Blakely, CA.

Historical Notes

This vessel visited Seattle and Esquimalt. This vessel was operated under Sir Guy Gaunt with a Chinese crew.

Owners & Masters

In 1898 she was owned by USA interests.

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

In 1926-1927 she was owned by Sir Guy Gaunt, UK.

Masters

Admiral Sir Guy Gaunt;

Rebuilds

She was a cod schooner rebuilto a yacht.

References

  • archive.org ↗
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Andrews, Ralph W. & Harry A. Kirwin (1955) This Was Seafaring. Bonanza Books: New York NY
  • 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)
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