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Armeria Run Aground 1912.jpg (1.14 MB)
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Photo Credit:
US Lighthouse Service
Photo Date:
1912
Type of Vessel:
Year Built:
1890
Year Retired:
1912
Tender Vessel Type:
Supply Steamer
Year Start:
1889
Year End:
1912
Existing:
No
Remarks
Wrecked May 20, 1912.
The Armeria struck an uncharted rock off Cape Hinchinbrook on May 20, 1912, while supplying that station. The collision tore a hole in the hull, forcing Captain Gregory to beach the vessel. The steamer Admiral Sampson happened to be passing at the time and responded to the distress signals. The crew of the Armeria was taken aboard the Admiral Sampson and transported to Seattle.Entered by:
Entered Date:
Aug 11, 2017