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Dix (II)

Dix (II)
Foto: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections (HES432)

Historia

This passenger vessel was built in 1904 by Crawford & Reid, Tacoma WA.

Notas históricas

On November 18, 1906 this passenger vessel was reported to have sunk after colliding with the Jeanie. Forty-one persons drowned in the incident while 39 others were saved.The Jeanie was not severely damaged. The collision was caused by confusion in signals and was struck on her starboard side. This vessel heeled over, then righted herself only to sink by the stern.

Propietarios y capitanes

In 1904-1906 she was owned by Seattle and Alki Point Transportation Co., Seattle WA USA.

Referencias

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1906)
  • Gibbs, Jim (1986) Peril At Sea
  • Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Atglen PA USA
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