Vessel Profile

City of Bellingham

City of Bellingham
Photo: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections (TRA573)

Story

This freighter was built in 1916 by Supple-Ballin Shipbuilding Corp., Portland OR.

Historical Notes

On August 27, 1940 this vessel was stranded at the south end of Green Island, Davidson Inlet AK.

Owners & Masters

In 1925-1935 she was owned by Pioneer Transport Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1935-1948 she was owned by the Puget Sound Navigation Co., Seattle WA USA.

In 1941 she was owned by the U.S. Government as a floating machine shop at the Puget Sound Navy Yard.

In 1947 she went out of service.

Rebuilds

In 1926 she was rebuilt. In 1930 she was rebuilt.

Repower

She was repowered with a 150hp 4cyl. oil engine by Washington-Estep, Seattle WA USA.

References

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States 1941 United States Treasury Department Bureau of Customs
  • Skogland, Neil (Email to Nauticapedia (Attachment) 27/11/2023)
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