Vessel Profile

Elisabeth

Elisabeth
Photo: State Library South Australia

Story

This bark (4-masted) was built in 1889 by Russel & Co. in Port Glasgow, Scotland.

Historical Notes

In 1909 this vessel was hulked at Callao Peru.

In 1917 this vessel was registered in Peru. On August 08, 1924 this vessel was wrecked after loading guano at Lobos de Tierra, in the Canary Islands.

Owners & Masters

In 1889-1907 she was owned by Wm J. Fernie, Liverpool UK.

In 1907 she was owned by Reederei Gesellschaft "Nord" mbH (Hubert Bode), Hamburg Germany. On the 14th June 14, 1908 she was sold at auction after the bankruptcy of the company to Compana Peruana des Vapores y Digue, Callao Peru, and used as a storage hulk.

In 1909 she was owned by Cia Peruana de Vapores y Digue, Peru for use as a store ship in Callao Peru.

In 1924 she was owned by Cia. Peruana De Vapores Y Dique del Callao, Callao Peru.

Rebuilds

In 1917 she was re-rigged asa bark at San Francisco CA USA

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