Vessel Profile

John L. Stephens

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Story

This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1852 by Smith and Diamond in New York, NY.

Historical Notes

In 1864 this vessel was employed on the Columbia River. Captain John F. Sabiston piloted her from Nanaimo BC to Sitka Alaska with U.S. Army troops.

In 1879 this vessel was employed as a floating cannery at Karluk Alaska by Captain Conner.

In 1880 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1874 she was owned by the Oregon Steam Ship Co. (Ben Holladay).

In 1878-1879 she was owned by the Sisson Wallace & Co.

Masters

Captain Chris Dall (1867); Captain Metzger; Captain Johnson; Captain Bolles; Captain Conner; Captain Mackie.

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