Vessel Profile

Duxbury

Duxbury
Photo: University of Washington: Special Collections

Story

This schooner, trading (northern) was built in 1896 in Benicia, CA.

Historical Notes

On June 5, 1925 this vessel was crushed in ice about a half a mile NE of Cape Halkett. The crew of six escaped.

Owners & Masters

In 1896 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1910 she was owned by Nome AK USA interests.

In 1925 she was owned by Nome Navigation Co.

Masters

Captain C.K. Larson (1925);

Repower

Repowered in 1913 with a 50hp Frisco Standard engine

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
  • Larry Talley (Email to Nauticapedia 12/04/2024)
  • U S Coast Guard Report of Casualty filed at Nome August 10, 1927 by George D Schofield Attorney and Agent for Owners
  • Larry Talley (Email to Nauticapedia 12/04/2024)
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