Vessel Profile

Naxos

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Story

This freighter, (victory-type) was built in 1944 by Burrard Drydock Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was the 300th 10,000-ton cargo ship built in Canada during World War II, and the 85th at Burrard Dry Dock.

In 1971 this vessel was broken up in Yugoslavia.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1947 she was owned by the Canadian Government (Park Steamship Co.).

In 1947 she was owned by Triton S.S. Co. Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.

In 1954-1960 she was owned by Nueva Sevilla, Cia Nav. SA, Panama/N.J. Goulandris Ltd., London UK.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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