Vessel Profile

Hukusei Maru

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Story

This freighter was built in 1920 by Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal, QC.

Historical Notes

On January 17, 1942 this vessel was stranded at the mouth of the Yangtse River, China and totally wrecked.

Owners & Masters

In 1920-1936 she was owned by Canadian Victor Lt., Montreal QC Canada.

In 1936-1937 she was owned by Montreal, Australia, New Zealand Line Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1937-1938 she was owned by Chang Shu Chang, Tsingtao China.

In 1938 she was owned by Taiheiyo Gyogyo K.K., Tokyo Japan.

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