Otter

OTTER, SS, the first propeller-driven steamship in the N Pacific, was built in 1852 for the HBC in England by Green, Wigrams and Green. The vessel was 37.2 m long, 6 m wide and 220 tons burden. Superior to the SS BEAVER in size, speed and efficiency, the Otter was sent to the coast to assist its famous predecessor but soon developed a reputation of its own. The ship arrived in VICTORIA on 5 Aug 1853 and went into general trading and TOWBOATING service under Capt H.G. Lewis. The Otter frequently...

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