Vessel Profile

Wyvern (III)

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Story

This freighter was built in 1896 in Dartmouth.

Historical Notes

This vessel was shipped to Alaska and served on the Snake River. In July 1900 this vessel was wrecked on the Snake River AK.

Owners & Masters

She was owned by USA interests.

Name Significance

She was named for a legendary winged reptilian creature with a dragon's head, the hindquarters of a snake or lizard with two legs or none, and a barbed tail.

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