VOL. II N0. 2
A MONTHLY ALMANAC OF CALIFORNIA MARITIME HISTORY
FOR THE MONTH OF: JULY 2019
July 17, 1958 – San Francisco – “The 32,650 – ton Hans Isbrandtsen, which could become the first atomic tanker, was launched at the Bethlehem-Pacific shipyard here for the Isbrandtsen Shipping Co. Isbrandtsen’s young president, Jakob Isbrandtsen, 36, told a news conference the $11 million tanker was structurally designed so it can be economically and rapidly converted to atomic power. The ship is the largest commercial vessel ever built on the West Coast.” (Associated Press)
Stranded Ship Abandoned by Owners
July 14, 1949 – Los Angeles – “Owners of the Greek Liberty freighter Ioannis G.Kulukundis, aground on a sandbar 140 miles northwest of here since Sunday, have served notice of abandonment to her cargo … read more
Hilonian Has ‘Fine Run’ From Hawaii
July 22, 1909 – “The Matson Navigation Company's steamer Hilonian, Captain O. Frederickson, arrived early yesterday morning after a fine weather run from Honolulu. The steamer brought a large … read more
Poltalloch Slammed by Bad Weather
July 22. 1909 - San Francisco - The Poltalloch brought 3,800 tons' of general cargo, of which 1,200 tons is for Portland. The Poltalloch left Antwerp January 26 and had fine weather until February 8, … read more
ALONG THE WATERFRONT
July 1, 1898 – San Francisco – “The four-masted schooner A. M. Baxter was launched this evening at Fairhaven. She can carry 700,000 feet of lumber, cost $130,000, and was built for San Francisco parties, who will employ her in the coast trade.” (San Francisco Call)
Frank Buck
July 8, 1937 – San Francisco – “Sixty sticks of dynamite were placed in the battered hulk of the tanker Frank H. Buck at Land’s End today. During high tide late today the explosives will be touched off to aid the tide complete its job of shipwrecking. The tanker, owned by the Associated Oil Company, drifted on rocks after a collision with the liner President Coolidge.” (San Francisco Chronicle)
July 11, 1894 – San Francisco – The bark George McKear was libeled yesterday by C. F. Snow, who claims $298 for seamen’s wages advanced by him.” (San Francisco Call) read more
AFLOAT & ASHORE
