Vessel Profile

Kirkland (I)

Kirkland (I)
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Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1888 by Lake, T.W. in Houghton, WA.

Historical Notes

This vessel was employed on Lake Washington. On June 3, 1892 this vessel sank at her mooring.

In 1891 this vessel carried President Benjamin Harrison on his visit to Seattle.

In 1898-1910 this vessel served as a barge on the Yukon River.

Owners & Masters

In 1888 she was owned by the Jackson Street Cable Railway Co., Seattle WA USA.

Rebuilds

In 1898 she was coverted as a barge

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