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R.P. Rithet (I)

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Registry #1 085316 (Canada) Registry #2 Registry #3
IMO# MMSI# VRN#
 
Name 1 1882 R.P. Rithet (I) Name 6
Name 2 1909 Baramba Name 7
Name 3 Name 8
Name 4 Name 9
Name 5 Name 10
 
Year Built 1882 Place Victoria Area BC Country Canada
 
Designer (nk) Measurement (imp) 177.0' x 33.6' x 8.5'
Builder Watson, Alexander Measurement (metric) ?m x ?m x ?m
Hull Steel Displacement
Gross Tonnage 817 Type 1 Passenger/Freight Vessel
Registered Tonnage 686.16 Type 2 Barge
Engine 90hp 2-compound steam engines 1-cylinder 20" x 60" Engine Manufacture (nk)
Repower Propulsion Sternwheeler
Rebuilds In 1917 she was converted from a steamer to a barge 316gt 316rt Call Sign
Pendant  # Masters Commodore John Irving (1882); Captain J.D. Tackaberry (1884); Captain Jagers (1885); Captain George Rudlin (1888);
 
Owner(s)
In 1882-1892 she was owned by Commodore John Irving's Pioneer Line, New Westminster BC Canada. In 1883-1896 she was absorbed into the Canadian Pacific Navigation Co. In 1901 she was taken over by Canadian Pacific Navigation Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada. In 1909-1914 she was owned by the Terminal Steam Navigation Company. In 1917 she was owned by Pacific Lime Co., Vancouver BC and converted as a barge 1012gt. In 1918-1922 she was owned by Kingsley Navigation Company, Vancouver BC Canada. In 1922 she was owned by J. Wray, Blubber Bay BC Canada. In 1923-1931 she was owned by Captain George Smith, Blubber Bay BC Canada.
 
Fate Registry closed Date 1928-00-00
 
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Anecdotes
This vessel was launched on April 20, 1882. On July 28, 1885 this vessel collided with the Enterprise near Victoria BC. About 1928 this vessel was beached at Sturt Bay, Texada Island BC. In 1931 this vessel was still listed in the Canada List of Shipping. An 1882 newspaper report states "Perfect in lines and model, this vessel is finished and found in every respect in first-class style. The carving in the saloons is elaborate and ornate, while the upholstering, gilding and general finish are simply gorgeous. The staterooms are spacious and convenient provided with luxurious spring beds and fittings. In short, in the perfection of her lines the completeness of her appointments and the elegance of her design and finish the R.P. Rithet is truly a floating palace. This vessel is provided with the patent hydraulic steering gear and is brilliantly lighted throughout with 'electricity' having two powerful headlights placed in huge reflectors. These lights with dazzling brilliance as the noble steamer came into our harbour on Saturday night, the New Westminster Militia band also were on board, playing a lively air. The wharves were literally crowded with people who went down to welcome Captain Irving and congratulate him upon this his last great triumph in marine architecture." In 1928 this vessel was abandoned at Sturt Bay, Texada Island BC.
 
References
Canada List of Shipping (1898); Sessional Papers (Vol. 14) (3rd Session of the 11th Parliament of the Dominion of Canada (1911); Walbran, Captain John T. (1909); Affleck, Edward L. (2000); McKee, William C. (1978); Wilson, Hill (2005) The Marine Pilots of Canada's West Coast; Victoria Daily Times (Victoria BC) Saturday August 8, 1885 page 4;
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