Vessel Profile

Clara Brown

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Story

This freighter was built in 1886 by Hiram Doncaster in Tacoma, WT.

Historical Notes

This vessel served communities such as Olympia, Kalmiche, Shelton, Steilacoom, Tacoma, and Seattle. The vessel became famous as the first one to reach Seattle with relief supplies after the great Seattle fire in June 1889. On December 3, 1901 this vessel was stranded at Alki Point WA.

In 1907 this vessel was abandoned on a beach in West Seattle WA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1886 she was owned by Capt. Thomas Brown, Seattle WA USA.

In 1891 she was owned by J.F. Copley, Seattle WA USA./ In 1902 she was owned by the Hunt Brothers.

Name Significance

She was named for the daughter of Capt. Thomas Brown, the owner of the Brown Wharf and Navigation Company.

Rebuilds

She was cut down about 1903 as a tug boat.

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