Vessel Profile

Canadian Constructor (II)

Freighter 1946 Canada Steel Shipwreck

Photo: Vancouver Archives CVA_1184-3358

Story

This freighter was built in 1946 by Burrard Drydock Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

In 1980 she was hulked and sunk as a target.

In 1946-1949 she was owned by Canadian Constructor Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.

In 1955-1958 she was owned by Canadian National (West Indies) Steamships.

In 1958 she was re-registered in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

In 1958 she was owned by Banco Cubano del Comercio Exterior, Havana Cuba.

Name	Canadian Constructor (II)
Also Known As	Conrado Benitez (1952)

Type	Freighter
Dimensions	418.00' × 59.20' × 32.30'
Gross Tons	6744.61
Registered Tons	3936.38
Displacement	7500
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	Canadian Vickers Ltd.
Engine Power	6000bhp opposed piston single acting diesel engine

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	Yes

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