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This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1898 by Moran Bros. Co., Seattle WA in St. Michael, TA.
Historical Notes
This vessel was in US Registry 1898-1900 and again in 1905. On July 20, 1901 this vessel sank in the Thirtymile River with the loss of three lives. This vessel was salvaged and put back into service.
Owners & Masters
In 1898 she was owned by the Seattle-Yukon Transportation Co.
She was transferred in 1900 to Canadian Registry.
In 1900 she was owned by Captain Sydney C. Barrington.
In 1905 she was owned by Captain Wallace Langley.
She was sold again to George S. Black c1939.
Name Significance
Named for Florence S. Starkey (1854-1936), wife of Harry H. Starkey, both investors in the SYT Co.
Rebuilds
In 1938 she was converted to a barge.
Repower
Non-powered
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Newell, G. (1966)
- List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
- en.wikipedia.org ↗
