SS Vigo

KShips · Jan 27, 2013

Hi there,

Yesterday I was going through my great grandfather's books which he used for study during his days at sea. Interestingly enough I found something that made me very happy but quite baffled at the same time.

I found an inscription for the Second Officer's name, the name of the ship, and a date! You can see it attached below. Some years ago I tried to trace him backwards through crew lists and agreements but came to a stop since one ship of his was the American SS Kerlew and my great grandfather's name was not found onboard.

The ship's name I found on this book is SS Vigo. I think the date is 6/14/17. Please I would like to ask what ship is this 'Vigo' - I would be grateful for any info about this ship, so I that I can continue to search my great grandfather.

Thank you very much!!

Regards,
Kenneth

KShips · Jan 27, 2013

Oh I forgot,

From the Ellis Island website, I found that there was a 'Vigo' that arrived in New York from Bombay on 9th June 1917.

However, the mentioned Second Mate is not 'P W Marshall' (like I have on my book) but a certain 'Victor Harboard'. Also, my great grandfather, Andrew Camilleri, is not mentioned onboard.

So what 'Vigo' my ship could be if it is not this ship?
Did I read my date correctly?

Thanks for the help once again.

Regards,
Kenneth

n. liddell (sparks) · Jan 28, 2013

greetings Kenneth - There is picture of a vessel Vigo on www.photoship.co.uk which looks as though it may have been around at the right time. Hope this is of use - BV

A.D.FROST · Jan 28, 2013

VIGO bt.1905 (Wilson Line 05-27)
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KShips · Jan 28, 2013

At n.liddell (sparks),
Thanks for the suggestion about photoship! That is of great help! Thanks!

And A.D.Frost,
Really thanks about the Wilson Line ship!! I hope the ship I am searching for is this one so that I can search through crew lists and agreements. Thank you very much!!

However, I would like to make sure if this date is correct. In that, am I correct reading the year 1917? Could it be 1911 or 1897? Any suggestions are very welcome.

Also in these dates how many steamers with the name 'Vigo' existed? Including ships which were not British, that is, of any other nationality. Anyone knows where can I find such information please before I can start searching through the crew lists?

Thank you very much n.liddell (sparks) and A.D.Frost!

Regards,
Kenneth

A.D.FROST · Jan 28, 2013

VIRGO bt.1877(C.Bech & Co.05-23),VIRGO bt.1878(Gonzalez & Fernandez 10-16)

KShips · Jan 28, 2013

Hey thanks A.D.Frost I will check this ship as well. Thanks!

Kenneth

KShips · Jan 28, 2013

A.D.Frost, may I ask what are the nationalities of the ships you mentioned please? When with the name VIGO.

Thanks,
Kenneth

A.D.FROST · Jan 28, 2013

VIRGO 1877(Saiing ship) ss VIGO 1878 Spanish. ss VIGO 1905 British.

KShips · Jan 28, 2013

Thanks A.D.Frost!!

kag · Apr 22, 2013

are you sure the name I ss Vigo not ss Virgo?

rickilou7 · 2025-10-01T22:26:48-0400

Hello! I know this is an old post, so I hope you see this! Im researching the life of my Great-Uncle. He was aboard the SS Vigo, also in June-July of 1917. Would love to hear what you've found out, any stories or pictures? Much appreciated

Mad Landsman · 2025-10-02T03:40:41-0400

Hello rickilou7 and welcome aboard.
A old thread as you say and Kenneth, KShips last visited four years ago so may not see your reply.

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