The SS Lake Nepigon (also listed as SS Lake Nipigon) was Launched in 1875 and operated by the Beaver Line. She made at least 35 voyages from Liverpool to Canada from 1875 to 1894. On a voyage in 1893 she was damaged by ice at the Straits of Belle Isle and was forced to return to Montreal for repairs. In 1895 she was sold and renamed Golden Fleece. The vessel was shipwrecked one year later on 9th June 1896 near Port Marant, Japan.
Built | 1875, Glasgow by London & Glasgow Co. LTD |
Launched | 22nd February 1875 |
Maiden Voyage | 27th April 1975; Liverpool – Quebec – Montreal |
Length | 321.1ft |
Beam | 35.2ft |