Vessel Profile

Manfred Stansfield

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Story

This freighter was built in 1918 by J. Coughlan & Sons Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1958 this vessel was reported to have been broken up at Hamburg Germany.

Owners & Masters

In 1918 she was laid down for Damps. A/S Alaska (Christian Haaland) Haugesund.

She was requisitioned after launch and placed under management of Furness, Withey & Co. for the Shipping Controller, London UK.

In 1921 she was returned to her owners.

In 1944-1945 she was owned by D/S A/S Alaska (C. Haaland), Haugesnd Norway.

Repower

In 1924 she was repowered with a triple expansion steam engine by Swan, Hunter & Wigham, Richardson Ltd., Newcastle UK.

References

Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945

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