Histoire
This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1878 by Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding & Engine Works Co. in Chester, PA.
Notes historiques
On February 22, 1901 this vessel sank after striking a reef at the entrance to San Francisco Bay CA USA. Of the 210 people aboard, 82 were rescued but 128 people died including Captain William Ward.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1878-1881 she was owned by the United States & Brazil Mail Steamship Company.
In 1881 she was owned by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company.
Capitaines
Captain William Ward (1901);
Références
- Gibbs, Jim (1986) Peril At Sea
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Atglen PA USA
