The Tikoma was a barque constructed in Richibucto, New Brunswick, by the shipbuilders John and Thomas Jardine, nephews of the notable shipbuilder John Jardine. Launched and registered in 1877 in Chatham, New Brunswick, she exemplifies the Jardines’ prolific shipbuilding legacy, which included over sixty vessels built between 1849 and 1884. The Tikoma was a product of the Jardine shipyard on the Richibucto River, reflecting the regional maritime craftsmanship of the period. The vessel was built as a barque, a type of sailing ship characterized by three or more masts with square sails on the fore and main masts, and fore-and-aft sails on the mizzen. While specific dimensions are not provided in the source, her classification as a barque indicates she was designed for long-distance sailing, likely suited to trade and cargo transport. Originally owned by John and Thomas Jardine, the Tikoma’s early service history was rooted in Canadian maritime trade. In 1889, she was sold to O. C. Hansen of Sandefjord, Norway, and retained her name, signifying her continued use in commercial shipping. Her ownership changed hands several times within Norway, with sale to C. Apenes and Son of Fredrikstad in 1897, and later to Th. Andresen in 1906, indicating her active role in European maritime commerce during this period. The vessel’s service ended abruptly when she ran aground off Pictou, Nova Scotia, on May 25, 1909. While en route from London, England, to Pugwash, Nova Scotia, in ballast, she was lost in this accident. This event marked the end of her operational life and underscores the perils faced by sailing ships navigating the North Atlantic. Overall, Tikoma stands as a representative example of late 19th-century Canadian-built sailing vessels, with a service history that spanned North American and European waters, ending in a maritime accident that highlights the inherent risks of the age of sail.

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