Historia
This schooner, two-masted was built in 1890 by Warner & Smith in Victoria, BC.
Notas históricas
This vessel, owned by J.C. Prevost, Vancouver BC, was involved in carrying granite blocks from Nelson Island to Vancouver BC Canada. On August 15, 1893, while under the command of Captain Edward McCoskrie, this salvage vessel was laying at anchor in Pachena Bay when the watchman discovered a fire in the galley. The vessel was carrying blasting powder and dynamite. The crew launched the ship's boats and were forced by the flames to abandon ship. The ship burned to the waterline and sank forcing them to walk to Cape Beale Lighthouse. The passenger steamer Maude carried the crew to Alberni.
Propietarios y capitanes
In 1890-1893 she was owned by John C. Prevost, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1893 she was owned by Henry S. Mason, Victoria BC Canada.
Capitanes
Captain Edward McCoskrie (1893)
Referencias
- Palm, R.S. (1978)
- Scott, R.B. (1970).
- Howay, F.W. (1914)
- Canada List of Shipping
- Rogers, A.C. (Jr.) Shipwreck Chart No. 2
- LAC RC12, A1, Vol 414 Shipping Registers, Victoria BC
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
