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Lady Cynthia

Lady Cynthia
Foto: John Henderson

Historia

This minesweeper was built in 1919 by Ardrossan Steam Boat & Dry Dock Co. Ltd.,.

Notas históricas

On December 20th, 1925 this passenger/freight vessel owned by Union Steamships Ltd., Vancouver BC sank in 50 fathoms of water after a collision in the fog with the Lady Cynthia at Roberts Creek. No lives were lost, 14 passengers and the crew of 21 on the Cowichan were quickly transferred to the Lady Cynthia. On October 3, 1950 this vessel collided with the A.L. Bryant halfway between Finnisterre Island and Whytecliff Point, Queen Charlotte Channel, Howe Sound BC Canada.

In 1957 this vessel was broken up in Seattle WA.

Propietarios y capitanes

In 1927 she was owned by Union Steamships Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1940 she was reconstructed and she was owned by Union Steamships Ltd. Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1951 she was owned by Coast Ferries.

Reconstrucciones

In 1925 reonstructed by Coaster Construction Co. Ltd. Montrose Scotland.

Referencias

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
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