Vessel Profile

Yrazu

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Story

This vessel was built in 1858 in Hull.

Historical Notes

During the US Civil War this vessel was employed as a Confederate blockade-runner.

Owners & Masters

In 1858 she was owned by UK interests.

She was owned by David Fay, New York NY USA.

In 1868 she was owned by Ben Holladay.

She was owned by the Government of Costa Rica as the Yrazu for the Coasta Rica navy.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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