Vessel Profile

Skookum (XI)

Skookum (XI)
Photo: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections (HES218)

Story

This lighter (aka sailing barge) was built in 1898 in Tacoma, WA.

Historical Notes

On September 12, 1900 this vessel parted her mooring and this vessel drifted ashore at Nome TA USA and was wrecked.

Owners & Masters

In 1898 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1900 this vessel was owned by Captain L.O. Waldo, Tacoma WA USA.

Masters

Captain L.O. Waldo (1898)

References

  • Gibbs, Jim (1986) Peril At Sea
  • Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Atglen PA USA
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