Story
This freighter was built in 1860 by Ruckwell, Colonel John S. in Cascades, WT.
Historical Notes
The website of the Archives West Orbis Cascade Alliance states "On April 1, 1899, a group of philanthropic citizens formed the Seattle Benevolent Society, which purchased the de-commissioned side-wheel steamboat Idaho , and refitted it as an emergency hospital for Seattle's indigent population. The Idaho was placed on pilings alongside the Pacific Coast Steamship Co.'s, Pier C, at the foot of Jackson Street and was re-opened as the Wayside Mission Hospital. It operated as Seattle's emergency hospital, serving the drug addicted and those who could not afford medical care.
In 1907, due to structural failures, the IDAHO was abandoned and hospital activities moved ashore." In 1909 this vessel was buried in a landfill on Railroad Avenue in seattle WA.
Owners & Masters
In 1860 she was owned by Colonel John S. Rucket.
In 1861 she was owned by the Oregon Steam Navigation Co.
In 1880 she was owned by the Oregon Railway & Navigation Co.
In 1891 she was owned by Captain Joseph Hastins.
In 1894 she was owned by the Northwester Steam Ship Co.
In 1899 she was owned by Cohn & Cohn.
In 1899-1907 she was owned by Dr. Alexander de Soto and rebuilt as the Wayside Mission Hospital serving skid row sick and injured patients.
Rebuilds
Rebuilt in 1869 to 147.4' x 25' x 6.4' . Converted in 1898 to a floating hospital.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1884)
- Affleck, E.L.. (2000)
- Andrews, Ralph W. & Harry A. Kirwin (1955) This Was Seafaring. Bonanza Books: New York NY
- archiveswest.orbiscascade.org ↗ (website viewed 29/06/2022)
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