Geschichte
This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1875 by John Roach & Sons in Chester, PA.
Historische Notizen
On August 22, 1888 the City of Chester vessel collided with the Oceanic (inbound from Hong Kong) in a dense fog at the Golden Gate, San Francisco CA USA and sank with the loss of 16 passengers and three crew.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1875 she was owned by eastern USA interests.
In 1876-188 she was owned by the oregon Railroad Co. and leased to the Pacific Coast Steamship Co.
Referenzen
Merchant Vessels of the United States (1884)
