Vessel Profile

Wm. Nottingham

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Story

This schooner was built in 1902 by Globe Construction Co. (Thomas C. Reed) in Ballard, WA.

Historical Notes

This vessel was a schooner in general trade that had been wrecked on the Columbia River Bar that had been converted to a cable barge. On October 9, 1911 this schooner was abandoned and towed in, repaired and put back in service.

Owners & Masters

In 1910 she was owned by Puget Sound WA USA interests.

In 1948 she was Puget Sound Power & Light Co., Seattle WA USA.

References

  • Newell, Gordon & Joe Williamson (1957) Pacific Tugboats Bonanza Books: New York NY
  • Andrews, Ralph W. & Harry A. Kirwin (1955) This Was Seafaring. Bonanza Books: New York NY
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
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