Vessel Profile

Arlesiana

Arlesiana
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Story

This tanker, victory-type was built in 1943 by West Coast Ship Builders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1963 this vessel was broken up at La Spezia Italy.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she was owned by Park Steam Ship Co. Ltd., Montreal QC (managed by Shell Canadian Tankers Ltd, Toronto ON).

In 1943 registered at Montreal QC Canada.

In 1946 she was owned by the French Government - Ministere de la Marine Merchande.

In 1946 she was owned by A/S Mosvold Shipping Co, Farsund, Norway.

In 1954 she was registered at Genoa Italy, Call sign ICRL.

In 1954-1962 she was owned by INSA Società Di Navigazione S.N.C., Genoa Italy.

Name Significance

Mount Bruce Park was located on Salt Spring Island BC.

Rebuilds

In 1955 she was converted to dry cargo.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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