Vessel Profile

Withrow Park

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Story

This freighter, (north sands-class) was built in 1944 by United Shipyards Ltd., Montreal PQ.

Historical Notes

In 1960 this vessel was broken up at Hong Kong.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1950 she was owned by the Ministry of War Transport (McLean Kennedy Ltd., Montreal QC mgrs.) London UK.

In 1946 she was managed by Nominated Manager: (DOC) South American Saint Line, Cardiff Wales.

In 1950-1960 she was owned by Kingsbridge Shipping Co. Ltd./ Goulandris Bros., London UK.

Name Significance

Withrow Park is a 8.5-hectare (21-acre) park in the Riverdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

References

fortships.tripod.com ↗

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