Vessel Profile

Boxer (U.S.B.I.A.)

Boxer (U.S.B.I.A.)
Photo: Navsource.org (Photo contributed by Tommy Trampp and Arnold Putnam)

Story

This brigantine was built in 1904 by U.S. Navy Yard (Portsmouth NH).

Historical Notes

In 1920c this vessel was stranded on White Cliff Island BC Canada. This vessel was aground for several days but was refloated and put back in service.

Owners & Masters

In 1905 she was a naval training ship for the United States Naval Training Station, Newport RI USA.

In 1920 she was owned by the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs as a supply vessel.

Masters

LT Hilary Royall USN (1904)

References

  • Gibbs, Jim (1986) Peril At Sea
  • Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Atglen PA USA
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