Alumna ~ A Schooner of Beer c.1901 The four masted schooner Alumna was launched at the Simpson shipyard, North Bend, Oregon in 1901. She sailed out of San Francisco until sold to an Alaskan concern, who turned her into a floating brewery off Ketchican. It is said, locals would often comment, “Let’s go out to the Alumna and have a schooner of beer!” TSF-1311	Addenda c.1895 The 4 masted Barkentine Addenda was built for the Simpson Lumber Company of San Francisco in 1895. In 1904 while on route to Australia the 176 foot long ship ran aground on New Zealands South Island. Note the horse and rider at the bow. TSF-1301
Admiral c.1899 The beautiful 4 masted schooner Admiral was part of the Simpson Brothers of San Francisco’s huge fleet of blue water tall ships. Here she is loading lumber at the company facilities at North Bend, on Oregon’s Coos Bay c.1899. TSF-1303	Schooner Advance c.1905 In 1905 the San Francisco based, 3 masted schooner Advance was entering, Oregon’s, Coquille River, when she ran aground in front of the Coquille River Lighthouse. The ship was later re-floated. This photo makes a very dramatic display. TSF-1305
Advent Ship Wrecked c.1901 The schooner Advent, was a favorite of Capt. Asa Meade Simpson of San Francisco. Launched in 1901, she had a storied carrier before wrecking in 1913, while leaving Coos Bay, fully loaded with lumber bound for Australia. This photograph is one of the finest ‘character’ studies in wooden ship shipwrecks. Clearly visible on the stern are the ships name and city of registry. TSF-1307	Alpha c.1903 The three masted schooner Alpha had the distinction of being the last tall ship built for the Simpson Lumber Company of San Francisco. She was launched in 1903 from the Simpson shipyard at Porter, on Oregon’s Coos Bay. Calling San Francisco her home port, the coastal schooner would run aground entering the Umpqua River in 1907. TSF-1309