Geschichte
This freighter was built in 1907 by Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding & Engine Works Co. in Chester, PA.
Historische Notizen
In February 1916 this vessel collided with the steamer Excelsior in San Francisco Bay. On December 31, 1921 this vessel collided with the Tano off Mile Rock CA USA. On May 30, 1931 this vessel was stranded at Point Arguello CA USA in calm seas. The crew and passengers were rescued.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
She was brought out to the west coast and operated 1910-1916 by the Pacific Navigation Co. on the California coast.
In 1917-1918 she was operated by the Admiral Line between San Francisco and San Diego.
She was owned by the US Government as a troopship for First World War service.
In 1920-1927 she was owned by Los Angeles Steam Ship Co., Los Angeles CA USA.
Referenzen
- 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 (1922)
- Log Chips: John Lyman (1949)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1931)
