Perdita

Perdita was built in Seattle in 1903 and cruised a short career of just 11 years. She served many communities in the West Sound precincts, including the ports of Cliff House and Seabeck on Hood Canal. At some point Perdita was lengthened from her original 103’ to 143’ to increase her capacity. In 1911, while cruising at full speed off Port Ludlow, Perdita had an engine room fire that quickly spread throughout the boat. All the passengers and crew survived by tossing the stateroom doors overboard and using them as makeshift life boats.

(Port Townsend and Millports – Seattle)