Vessel Profile

War Babine

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Story

This freighter, (standard ww1) was built in 1918 by Foundation Co. Ltd. in Victoria, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel had two watertube boilers, 10 kts.

In 1923 this vessel was broken up in Italy.

Owners & Masters

In 1918-1919 she was owned by the Shipping Controller, Easton, Greig & Co, Managers.

In 1919-1920 she was owned by Cie des Cargos Francais (Deros & Fouroux), Marseilles France.

In 1920-1923 she was owned by Soc Anon di Nav Apuania, Rome Italy.

Masters

Captain J.P. Turner (1919-1920)

References

  • Newell, Gordon (Ed.) (1966)
  • www.mariners-l.co.uk/WWIStandardShips
  • Lloyd’s Register of Shipping 1920 Steamers archive.org ↗ (website viewed 25/11/2025)
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