Vessel Profile

Fairhaven (I)

Fairhaven (I)
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Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1889 by Holland, Captain John J. in Tacoma, WA.

Historical Notes

On January 15, 1902 this vessel struck a rock near Utsalady WA USA and sank in shallow water. This vessel was salvaged, repaired and put back into service.

In 1907 this vessel was badly damaged in a gale after this vesse allided with the dock at Coupeville WA. On June 19, 1918 this vessel was reported to have been destroyed by fire at La Conner WA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1889 she was owned by Nelson Bennett, Bellingham Bay WA USA.

She was owned by the Pacific Navigation Co.

In 1891 she was owned by W.O. Chapman.

In 1902 she was owned by the Puget Sound Navigation Co.

In 1906 she was owned by the Whidbey Island Transportation Co.

In 1913 she was owned by Fullerton & Krebs, Anacortes WA.

In 1917 she was owned by George Swan.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1901)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
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