Vessel Profile

J.E.M. Naess

Freighter, (Scandanavian-Gray) 1944 Canada Steel Shipwreck

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Story

This freighter, (scandanavian-gray) was built in 1944 by Saint John Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Co., Saint John NB.

In July 1977 this vessel ran aground at Valono and was later broken up.

In 1944 she was owned by the Ministry of War Transport, London UK.

In 1944-1946 she was owned by The Government of Canada, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1946-1948 she was owned by Federal Commerce & Navigation Co. Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.

In 1948-1951 she was owned by Toft Jens - Jutlandia A/S D/S, Copenhagen Denmark.

Taronga Park is located in Sydney NSW Australia.

Name	J.E.M. Naess
Also Known As	Taronga Park, Federal Ranger (1947), Marie Toft (1948), J.E. Manne (1951), J.E.M. Naess (1956), Hermes Leader (1963), Leader One (1969), Panagia M. (1971), Merian (1975)
Call Sign	GFCJ; VXSY; OYGA;

Year Built	1944
Builder	Saint John Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Co., Saint John NB
Location	Saint John, NB, Canada
Hull	Steel

Type	Freighter, (Scandanavian-Gray)
Dimensions	315.5' × 46.5' × 28.0'
Gross Tons	2884
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	Canada Iron Foundaries Ltd.
Engine Power	triple expansion steam engine

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	Yes

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