Story
This freighter was built in 1872 by Burr & Smith in San Juan Island, BC.
Historical Notes
Her original machinery came from the steam barge Transport built in Puget Sound.
In 1883 this vessel began a passenger and freight service between Victoria and points on Burrard Inlet.
In 1884 this vessel was on the Victoria-Alberni run.
In 1903 this vessel was converted to a salvage vessel.
In 1914 this vessel was dismantled in Victoria Harbour, her hull used as a barge, later re-engined; this vessel was broken up in 1914.
Owners & Masters
In 1872 she was owned by East Coast Mail Line (J. Spratt), Victoria BC Canada.
In 1874 she was owned by Joseph Spratt, Victoria BC, In 1883-1901 she was owned by Canadian Pacific Navigation Company.
In 1901 she was owned by Canadian Pacific Navigation Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1903-1914 she was owned by the British Columbia Salvage Company, Victoria BC Canada.
Masters
Captain Holmes (1872-1877); Captain Daniel Morrison (1877-1879); Captain George Rudlin (1880); Captain Ramsey (1880); Captain J.D. Irving (1884); Captain William Meyer (1885); Captain Harry Robson Jones (1887); Captain Berry; Captain Brown; Captain Leaks; Captain T.W. Roberts (1891)
Rebuilds
In 1898 an engine installed as a side-wheeler and rebuilt. In 1884 she was converted to a barge.
Repower
Engines removed 1884; She was re-engined 1885.
References
- Canada List of Shipping (1898)
- Armitage, Doreen (2001)
- Saltwater People Historical Society
- Wilson, Hill (2005) The Marine Pilots of Canada's West Coast
