Vessel Profile

Fort Machault

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Story

This freighter, (victory-type) was built in 1943 by Burrard Drydock Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On 18th Feb.1949 stranded on Sorelles Rocks in 37.23N 08.35E on voyage New York & Baltimore - Kuwait & Karachi.

Owners & Masters

In 1942 she was owned by the Ministry of War Transport (Larrinaga SS Co), London UK.

In 1943 she was owned by Wartime Merchant Shipping Ltd.

In 1946 she was owned by Park Steamship Co, Montreal QC Canada.

In 1947 she was owned by Seagull SS Co of Canada Ltd, Montreal QC Canada.

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