Vessel Profile

Daisy Ainsworth

Daisy Ainsworth
Photo: Wikipedia Collection

Story

This freighter was built in 1873 by J.J. Holland in The Dalles, OR.

Historical Notes

On November 22, 1876 this vessel was wrecked when this vessel hit a rock at the Cascades on the Columbia River while proceeding down river. The cargo of cattle was spilled into the river, drowning many with others making it to shore. The engines were removed from the wreck and hull was later towed to Vancouver WA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1873-1876 she was owned by the Oregon Steam Navigation Co.

Masters

Captain John McNulty (1876);

References

Don Marshall (1984) Oregon Shipwrecks

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