Vessel Profile

Denmark (I)

Denmark (I)
Photo: University of California (BANC PIC 1963.002:0351--D)

Story

This bark (4-masted) was built in 1853 by Donald McKay Shipyard in Boston, MA.

Historical Notes

On March 5, 1872 this vessel was damaged in a hurricane off Bermuda and when this vessel began to take on water this vessel was abandoned.

Owners & Masters

In 1853-1854 she was owned by Donald McKay, Boston MA USA.

In 1854 she was owned by A.A. Low & Brothers, New York NY USA.

In 1866-1869 she was owned by Captain J.S. Hatfield, Yarmouth Nova Scotia.

In 1869 she was owned by Merchant's Trading Co., Liverpool UK.

Rebuilds

In 1962 she was re-rigged as a Ship 3357gt 3100rt.

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