Story
This freighter, collier was built in 1891 by Richardson, Duck & Co. in Stockton-on-Tees.
Historical Notes
In 1894 this vessel was employed on a six-month contract to carry coal between Nanaimo BC Canada and San Diego CA USA. After discharging cargo, on November 5, 1894, in thick fog, the vessel struck rocks in the Channel Islands CA. This vessel was wrecked on Ford Point, Santa Rosa Island.
Owners & Masters
In 1891-1894 she was owned by UK interests.
Masters
Captain John Hamilton (1894);
References
- California State Lands Commission Shipwreck Information www.slc.ca.gov ↗ (website viewed 06/06/2022)
- www.nps.gov ↗ (website viewed 18/06/2022)
