物語
This freighter was built in 1923 by Martinolich, John A. in Dockton, WA.
歴史的注記
On September 30, 1923 this vessel foundered in Tacoma Harbor WA USA with the loss of 4 lives (3 men - Norman Brasse, Dave Magnus and an unidentified man and 1 woman - Mrs. Eva Hellman). While proceeding out of the harbor the vessel suddenly listed and sank within 30 seconds. This vessel was heavily loaded with general merchandise. The Captain and 7 crew was in the water about 5 minutes before being rescued by a boat from the Fulton. The Rubaiyat was salvaged by a diver (Walter McCray) from the Foss Tug & Launch Co. from deep water and dragged ashore.
In 1972 this vessel was abandoned in Alaska.
所有者と船長
In 1923 she was owned by the Puget Sound Freight Line (Captain Ed Younglove), Seattle WA USA.
In 1935 she was owned by Seabeck-Brinnin Ferry, Seattle WA USA.
In 1948 she was owned by the Olympic Navigation Co., Port Gamble WA USA.
船長
Captain George Ryan (1923);
改修
The wreck was rebuilt as the City of Kingston.
動力換装
Repowered with a 75hp oil engine.
参考文献
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1924)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948)
- Gibbs, Jim (1986) Peril At Sea
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Atglen PA USA
- The Tacoma Daily Ledger (Tacoma WA USA) Sunday September 30, 1923 page 1
- The Tacoma Daily Ledger (Tacoma WA USA) Sunday September 30, 1923 page 2
