Vessel Profile

Ahpar

Ahpar
Photo: Vancouver Archives

Story

This freighter was built in 1908 by Matthews Ship Building Co., Hoquiam WA.

Historical Notes

This vessel stranded on the coast of Cuba in 1944 and was abandoned, but salvaged and put under Panama flag. This vessel was broken up by Capital Iron & Metals Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1908 she was owned by E.K. Wood Lumber Co., WA USA.

In 1924-1944 she was owned by the Border Line Transportation Co. Inc., Seattle WA USA.

In 1945-1946 she was owned by L. Nicholas Konialidis, Buenos Aires under Panama Flag.

References

Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927 Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945 Record of the American Bureau of Shipping, 1945-1946. Merchant Vessels of the United States (1909-1944)

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