Vessel Profile

Fort St. Nicholas

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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 15th February 1944 this vessel was torpedoed and sunk by U.410 at 40.34N 14.37E on a voyage Naples - Salerno.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she was owned by Wartime Merchant Shipping Ltd. (J. Cory & Sons), London UK.

References

www.mariners-l.co.uk ↗

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