Vessel Profile

Gioacchino Lauro

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Story

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

Historical Notes

On February 4, 1941 this vessel was torpedoed and sunk by the U-123 while in convoy SC.20 with the loss of the entire crew.

Owners & Masters

In 1921 she was owned by the Canadian Commander Co. Ltd., Toronto On Canada.

In 1932 she was owned by Achille lauro, Naples Italy.

In 1940 she was seized at West Hartlepool UK by The Shipping Controller, London UK.

References

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