Vessel Profile

Loadmaster

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Story

This freighter, bulk was built in 1925 by Napier & Miller Ltd. in Old Kilpatrick, Scotland.

Owners & Masters

In 1925 she was owned by UK interests.

In 1937 she was owned by Upper Lakes and St. Lawrence Transportation Co. Ltd.

In 1953 she was owned by Leitch Transport Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

In 1953-1959 she was owned by Norris Grain Co. Ltd., Winnipeg MB Canada.

In 1959 she was owned by Saint John Drydock Co. Ltd., Saint John NB Canada.

Rebuilds

Rebuilt in 1971 at Whitby ON Canada as a hopper dredge by McNamara Construction Co. Ltd.

Repower

Repowered in 1967 by auxiliary engines

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