Hudson’s Bay Company Archives – Ships’ Histories

Search for ships’ histories for vessels owned or chartered by Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC). Please note that not all watercraft utilized by HBC are included in the table below, and history sheets have not been created for all HBC ships. If the vessel you are researching is not included or does not have a linked history sheet, search its name in Keystone to see what HBCA records are available.

Ships’ histories provide a good starting point for research, but are not a comprehensive source of information on a vessel; there may be other related records in the HBCA holdings. The information included in the ships’ histories has been derived from HBCA records and other sources; however, verification of facts against the original or microfilmed records is advisable. For a more detailed explanation of the ships’ histories, please see The Ship’s History Explained (PDF).