Vessel Profile

Transriver

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Story

This freighter was built in 1920 by S.A. de Travaux Dyle & Bacalan in Bordeaux.

Historical Notes

In 1964 this vessel was broken up at Montreal QC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1920-1921 she was owned by the Government of France.

In 1921-1922 she was owned by S.A. de Nav. "Les Armateurs Francais", France.

In 1923 she was owned by William A. Black (c/o Ogilvie Flour Mills Co. Ltd.), Montreal QC Canada.

In 1923-1937 she was owned by Maplebay Steamship Ltd. (c/o Ogilvie Flour Mills Co. Ltd.), Montreal QC Canada.

In 1937-1953 she was a tanker owned as Transriver by Tankeroil Ltd. (managed by Transit Tankers & Terminals Ltd.) She was in service as a tanker for Royal Canadian Navy service 1942-1943.

In 1950-1963 she was owned by Canadian Coastwise Carriers Ltd., Edmundston NB Canada.

In 1963-1964 she was owned by Martinien Lacombe (MO), Montreal QC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1937 this vessel was rebuilt as a tanker at Sorel QC Canada 218.16' x 34' x 12.33' 1238gt 654nt.

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