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This landing ship (tank) was built in 1944 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp. in Baltimore, MD.
Historical Notes
The design for her conversion was done by R. H. Richards.
In 1966 this vessel was placed on Vancouver - Swartz Bay as a railcar carrier with 4 tracks.
In 2003 this vessel was operating with a helipad as a logging camp.
In 2022 this vessel was reported to be sinking at Campbell River BC Canada. The contract for the salvage and deconstruction of the 300’ barge (converted from the CP ship) ‘Trailer Princess’ commenced on August 22nd, 2022. The contract was awarded to AMIX / Marine Recycling Corporation (A/MRC joint venture). The project was expected to take 40 days and was completed on October 17, 2022.
Owners & Masters
In 1944-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy as an auxiliary repair ship.
In 1966-1986 she was owned by Canadian Pacific Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.
In 1986-1988 she was owned by Mar-Mac Forest Products Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1989-1990 she was owned by S.A. Mowat Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1991 she was owned by Marine Log Services Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1992-2004 she was owned by Helifor Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2011-2019 she was owned by Helifor Canada Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2020-2022 she was owned by Middle Bay Properties Inc., Campbell River BC Canada.
Name Significance
Named for Coronis (one of several characters in Greek mythology, including the mother of Asclepius, god of medicine and healing),
Rebuilds
In 1944 she was converted to become auxiliary repair ship for landing craft at Bethlehem Key Highway Shipyard Baltimore MD. In 1966 she was converted to carry rail cars and road trailers.
References
Canada List of Shipping
