Vessel Profile

Dorlon

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Story

This freighter, (victory-type) was built in 1944 by Prince Rupert Dry Dock Co..

Historical Notes

In 1955 her Lloyd's class was withdrawn at her owner's request. This vessel is reported to have been broken up in 1963 at Tsuneishi.

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was owned by the Ministry of War Transport (Headlam & Son), London UK.

In 1946 she was owned by Montship Lines, Montreal QC Canada.

In 1947 she was owned by Andros Shipping Co, Montreal QC Canada. On 22/07/1952 registered at Puerto Cortes, Honduras.

In 1952 she was owned by Imperio Cia. Nav. S.A., (I.H. Mathers & Sons Ltd., mgrs.).

In 1956 she was owned by Imperio Cia. Nav. S.A., Monrova Lberia.

In 1959 she was owned by Imperio Cia. Nav. S.A., Piraeus Greece.

In 1960 she was owned by Tricontinental Transport Corp, Piraeus Greece.

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