Calista was built in 1911 at the
Martinolich shipyard at
Dockton, Washington. The vessel is best known for an event which occurred on November 5, 1916. The vessel, preceded by the steamboat
Verona was transporting members of the
Industrial Workers of the World from
Seattle to
Everett, Washington, in connection with a labor dispute. On the arrival of
Verona in Everett, a shooting broke out which has since become known as the
Everett Massacre. Because of the shooting,
Verona did not land her IWW passengers in Everett, and returned to Seattle. On the return,
Verona encountered
Calista bound for Everett, and warned
Calista not to proceed.
Calista then reversed course and returned to Seattle.
Calista was wrecked in 1924. ==References==