Vessel Profile

Aroline

Aroline
Photo: Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society

Story

This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1913 by Union Iron Works Co. in San Francisco, CA.

Historical Notes

In 1916-1923 this vessel operated on the Alaska, transPacific, Portland - California and Puget Sound - California routes. On September 19, 1923 this vessel was stranded at Point Arena California (6 days after her purchase by the National Steamship Co.).

Owners & Masters

In 1915-1916 she was owned by the Independent Steamship Co. (Aroline Steamship Co.) In 1916-1923 she was owned by H.F. Alexander and operated by the Admiral Line.

In 1923-1935 she was owned by the National Steamship Co., San Francisco CA USA.

References

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Brown, Giles T. (1966) Ships That Sail No More. Univ. Kentucky Press
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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