Vessel Profile

Orizaba (III)

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Story

This schooner was built in 1883 by Harland & Hollingsworth Corp., Wilmington DE.

Historical Notes

On September 17, 1900 this vessel was reported to have run aground and been wrecked near St. Michael Alaska at what is now Orizaba Reef.

Owners & Masters

In 1883 she was owned by D.F. Sullivan.

In 1886-1887 she was owned by Macheca Brothers.

In 1887-1896 she was owned by the Oregon Improvement Co., Portland OR USA.

In 1896-1900 she was owned by the Pacific Coast Steamship Co., New York NY USA.

In 1900 she was chartered by the United States Army to lay cables at Unalakik to St. Michael to Safety Island, Cape Nome Alaska.

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