Vessel Profile

Caspar (III)

Caspar (III)
Photo: Navsource.org (Photo from U.S. National Archives)

Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1904 by United Engine Works, San Francisco CA.

Historical Notes

On January 12, 1943 this vessel went to the aid of the freighter Tursib in the Aleutian Islands but also became a stranded casualty.

Owners & Masters

In 1910 she was owned by San Francisco CA USA interests.

In 1926-1935 she was owned by Remco Steam Ship Co. San Francisco CA.

In 1942 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1944-1945 she was owned by Caspar Lumber Co., San Francisco CA.

References

  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
  • Andrews, Ralph W. & Harry A. Kirwin (1955) This Was Seafaring. Bonanza Books: New York NY
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