Vessel Profile

Jabez Howes (II)

Jabez Howes (II)
Photo: Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society (1248-4)

Story

This ship-rigged was built in 1877 by J. Currier Jr. in Newburyport, MA.

Historical Notes

On April 17, 1911 this vessel was driven ashore and wrecked in Chignik Bay Alaska (along with the Benjamin F. Packard and the Star of Alaska). This vessel was carrying 114 workers and crew and was beached to save the cargo of salmon, but broke up.

Owners & Masters

In 1877-1911 she was owned by the Columbia River Packer's Association, Astoria OR USA as a cannery tender.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1884)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1911)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1922)
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