Story
This freighter, collier was built in 1881 by Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding & Engine Works Co. in Chester, PA.
Historical Notes
On January 1, 1902 the Walla Walla was outbound from San Francisco when this vessel was hit by the French bark Max off Cape Mendocino CA. The Max did not stop to render assistance or pick up survivors. The Despatch picked up 63 survivors and the tug Baukner picked up 8. The Max stopped at Neah Bay badly damaged and reported this vessel had hit an unknown steamer.
Owners & Masters
In 1881-1885 she was owned by the Oregon Improvement Co., Portland OR USA.
Masters
Captain Andrew Hall (1902);
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1884)
- Captain Lloyd H. “Kinky” Bayers Collection of the Alaska State Library library.alaska.gov ↗ (website viewed 12/02/2021)
- California State Lands Commission Shipwreck Information www.slc.ca.gov ↗ (website viewed 06/06/2022)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1885)
- Vancouver Sun (Vancouver BC) Friday January 2, 1942 page 4
