Vessel Profile

Alta P Eidsvaag

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Story

This barkentine (4-masted) was built in 1900 by Robert Duncan & Co. Ltd. in Port Glasgow, Scotland.

Historical Notes

In February 1923 this four-masted barkentine (former UK Bark) was reported as missing at sea while en route from San Pedro CA USA to Bellingham WA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1900 she was owned by A.P. Lorentzen, Antofagasta, Chile.

In 1915 she was owned by Barquentine Alta Co. (mgr A. P. Lorentzen), San Francisco CA USA.

In 1917 she was owned by Pacific Shipping Co. (mgr C. H. Smith), San Francisco CA USA.

In 1923 she was owned by USA interests.

References

  • Don Marshall (1984) Oregon Shipwrecks
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1921)
  • www.clydeships.co.uk ↗ (website viewed 26/07/2024)
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