Story
This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1913 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. Ltd..
Historical Notes
This vessel was emplyed (at least twice) transporting Estonian prisoners to the Gulag.
In 1965 this vessel was reported in use as an in-port repair ship. Lloyds renders the spelling of this name as BALHASH, which doesn't agree with any other sources.
Owners & Masters
In 1913-1942 she was owned by Matson Navigation Co., San Francisco CA.
In 1942 she was owned by the United States War Shipping Administration, Washington DC USA.
In 1943 she was transferred to the Government of the USSR.
References
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- Lloyd's Register 1963, Record of the American Bureau of Shipping, 1945.
