Vessel Profile

Canadian Britisher

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Story

This freighter was built in 1921 by Prince Rupert Dry Dock Co..

Historical Notes

Her boilers were built by the Vulcan Iron Works Vancouver BC Canada. On November 13, 1945 this vessel was bombed and sunk by U.S. aircraft.

Owners & Masters

In 1920-1928 she was owned by Canadian Government Merchant Marine Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.

In 1928-1936 she was owned by Canadian Britisher Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

In 1936 she was owned by Montreal, Australia, New Zealand Line, Prince Rupert BC Canada.

In 1938-1945 she was owned by Amakasu Sangyo K.K., Yokohama Japan.

Masters

Captain William Larmour (1921)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • www.theshipslist.com ↗
  • Victoria Daily times (Victoria BC) Tuesday November 8, 1921 page 8
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945
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