Story
This passenger vessel was built in 1898 in Philadelphia, PA.
Historical Notes
On May 26, 1928 this vessel was stranded at Amook Island AK USA. There were 154 persons on board with the loss of one life. H.W. Curdy recorded "On February 25, 1929 the S.S.Aleutian hit Maud Island in Seymour Narrows.
She disabled her steering gear and called for help. However, she backed off the rocks and was able to proceed South. Near Waldron, down Bellingham way she anchored after developing a bad list, and transferred her 198 passengers to the “Alameda” An A.C.S. soldier, Arthur K. Bonney, became crazed and cut his throat with a razor but was overcome by crewmen and given first aid.
He was placed in a straight-jacket."
Owners & Masters
In 1898 she was owned by the New York & Cuba Mail Steamship Co.
In 1905 she was owned by the Panama Railroad Steamship Co.
In 1926-1929 she was owned by the Alaska Steamship Co., Seattle WA USA.
Masters
Captain Gus Nord (1928);
References
- THE H.W. MCCURDY MARINE HISTORY OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. (1966). Merchant Vessels of the United States 1929 United States Department of Commerce
- Email (Larry Talley - Nauticapedia 17/02/2025)
