Story
This freighter was built in 1908 by Moran Bros. Co., Seattle WA.
Historical Notes
On September 7, 1912 this vessel was stranded on Pond Reef ten miles from Ketchikan Alaska. This vessel was refloated and put back into service.
In 1918-1923 this vessel operated on the Alaska, San Francisco, Hueneme and Bering sea routes. On June 25, 1916 this vessel sank at Kate Kupreanoff Island Alaska. This vessel was salvaged and put back into service. On May 16, 1924 this vessel was stranded on the jetty near the Umpqua River OR USA while being towed.
Owners & Masters
In 1908-1917 she was owned by Ketchikan AK USA interests.
In 1917-1924 she was owned by The Admiral LIne.
References
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- Brown, Giles T. (1966) Ships That Sail No More. Univ. Kentucky Press
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1924)
- The Statesman Journal (Salem OR USA) Saturday May 17, 1923 page 8
- Gibbs, Jim (1986) Peril At Sea
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Atglen PA USA
