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This ship-rigged was built in 1892 by W. Hamilton & Co. in Port Glasgow, Scotland.
Historical Notes
On May 22, 1928 while on a passage from San Francisco CA USA to Naknek Alaska this vessel ran aground at Akun Head, Unimak Pass Alaska (near Pinnacle Rocks) and was wrecked with the loss of one crew member.
Owners & Masters
In 1892-1909 she was owned by the Ship Durbridge Co. Ltd., London UK.
In 1909-1916 she was owned by Knohr & Burchard, Hamburg Germany.
In 1917-1923 she was owned by the United States Shipping Board.
In 1923-1928 she was owned by Alaska Packers Association, San Fancisco CA USA.
Masters
Captain J. Wohlers (1916);
References
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- Gibbs, Jim (1986) Peril At Sea
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Atglen PA USA
- collections.slsa.sa.gov.au ↗ (website viewed 08/07/2025)
- Lloyd’s Register of Shipping 1916 Sailing Vessels archive.org ↗ (website viewed 22/07/2025)
