Vessel Profile

William H. Besse

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Story

This bark was built in 1873 in Bath, ME.

Historical Notes

On July 25, 1886 this bark, while en route from New York with a cargo of railroad iron, was stranded on Clatsop Spit. All hands were saved.

Owners & Masters

In 1873-1886 she was owned by USA interests.

Masters

Captain Gibbs (1886);

References

  • Don Marshall (1984) Oregon Shipwrecks
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1886)
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