In 1909, the Norwegian barque Olivia (built in 1895 in Grimstad) was sold to Ole Ribe and co-owners based in Grimstad, Norway.
Vessel Timeline & History
- 1895: Built as a wooden bark/barque of 492 gross tons by Niels Olsen Gjølme in Grimstad, delivered for N. Olsen Gjølme.
- 1909: Sold to Ole Ribe and partners in Grimstad.
- 1914: Transferred to the shipping company A/S Olivia (managed by Ole Ribe) in Grimstad.
- 1915: Sold in June to Ole Solbjørg of Ålesund.
- 1916: Vanished at sea with a crew of 10 after leaving Leith, Scotland, carrying coal bound for Trondheim, Norway.