Vessel Profile

Waihemo

Waihemo
Photo: Ray Warren photo May 5 1966

Story

This freighter, (victory-type) was built in 1944 by Western Canada Shipbuilding Co. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1972 this vessel was broken up at Kaohsiung, Taiwan ROC.

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was owned by Park Steam Ship Ltd., Montreal QC, managed by Canadian-Australasian Line Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1946-1947 she was owned by Canadian Union Line Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1967 she was owned by Union Steamship Co. of New Zealand.

In 1969 she was owned by Greek owners.

Name Significance

Dominion Park is located in Saint John New Brunswick.

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