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Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection
Original name: Eaglescliffe Hall

Other name(s): David Barclay; Log Transporter

Ship owner: Colonial Steamships, Ltd.; Hall Corp. of Canada; Powell River Corp., Ltd.

Ship builder: Smith's Dock Co., South Bank on Tees, England

Engine builder: Smith's Dock Co.

Year ship built: 1928

Year engine built: 1928

Final disposition: Sank off Cape Mudge, B.C., on October 25, 1961.

Notes:

Converted to barge in Vancouver in 1959.

Remarks:

b) David Barclay

c) Log Transporter

Owners:

1) Hall Corp. of Canada

2) Colonial Steamships, Ltd.

3) Powell River Corp., Ltd.

Registry number: C. 160707

Hull number: 846

Vessel type: Bulk Freighter

Height: 20 ft.

Width: 43 ft.

Length: 253 ft.

Stroke length: 33 in.

Gross tonnage: 1900

Net tonnage: 1204

Materials: Steel

Engine type: Triple expansion

Piston 1: 15 in.

Piston 2: 25 in.

Piston 3: 40 in.

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