Vessel Profile

Abyssinia (I)

Abyssinia (I)
Photo: City of Vancouver Archives

Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1870 by Thompson, J. & G. in Clydebank, Scotland.

Historical Notes

This vessel arrived in Vancouver on June 14, 1887 after a voyage of 13 days and 14 hours from Yokohama Japan. This vessel carried 22 first class passengers with 80 Chinese steerage class passengers. This vessel also carried mail, tea and silk. On December 18, 1891 this vessel was destroyed by fire.

In 1954 this vessel was stripped of superstructure and engines.

Owners & Masters

In 1870 she was owned by the Cunard Line.

In 1880 she was owned by J. & G. Thompson.

In 1881 she was owned by S.B. Guion for the Guion Line.

References

McKee, William C. (1978)

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