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This sloop was built in 1886 in Seattle, WT.
Historical Notes
On August 25, 1887 this vessel was seized by the USRC Bear off the Alaska coast. The US Government maintained that the vessel was sealing within the three-mile limit of the coast. On July 1, 1891 this vessel was also seized by the USRC Thetis for the same cause.
In 1925 these sezures were appealed in court by the owners of the vessel who sued for loss of revenue.
In 1919-1921 this vessel was based in Seattle WA.
In 1921 this vessel was reported to have been previously wrecked with the loss of 7 lives at an unknown location and date.
Owners & Masters
In 1886 whse was owned by Henry S. Algar.
In 1921 she was owned by USA interests.
Masters
Captain C.E. Raynor (1887); Captain Wester (1893); Captain W.E. Baker (1901);
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1919)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1921)
- The Tacoma Daily Ledger (Tacoma WA USA) Wednesday June 10, 1925 page 1
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