Vessel Profile

Horace X. Baxter

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Story

This freighter was built in 1917 by Kruse & Banks, North Bend OR.

Historical Notes

On December 26, 1942 this vessel foundered off Yacha Island Alaska USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1917 she was owned by J.H. Baxter & Co.

In 1926-1935 she was owned by Horace X. Baxter Steamship Co. Inc., San Francisco CA (J.H. Baxter & Co. mgrs).

In 1942 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1948 she was owned by the Port Orchard Lumber Co., Sacramento CA USA.

References

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1946)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
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