Vessel Profile

J.S. Walton

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Story

This freighter was built in 1928 by Smiths Dock Co., Ltd. in South Bank-on-Tees.

Historical Notes

On September 30, 1961 this vessel arrived at Hamilton, Ontario for breaking and broken up there in 1962 by the Steel Co. of Canada, Ltd. 

Owners & Masters

In 1928-1955 she was owned by Hall Corporation of Canada, Middlesbrough / Montreal QC Canada.

In 1955-1959 she was owned by Colonial Steamships Ltd. (R. Scott Misener), Port Colborne ON Canada.

In 1959-1960 she was owned by Misener Holdings Ltd., ON Canada.

In 1960-1962 she was owned by Kingcome Navigation Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Rebuilds

1960 conversion to a barge

References

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