Vessel Profile

Rondeau Park

Rondeau Park
Photo: Photo from Historical Collections of the Great Lakes Bowling Green State University

Story

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

Historical Notes

In 1966 this vessel was broken up at Hong Kong.

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was owned by the Canadian Government (Park Steamship Co, Montreal QC (managed by the Montreal, Australia, New Zealand Line Ltd, Montreal QC).

In 1946 she was owned by the Ministry of Transport (managed by the The Aviation & Shipping Co), London UK.

In 1950 she was owned by Halifax Overseas Freighters Ltd (managed by Counties Ship Management Co), London UK.

In 1964 she was owned by Antarctic (Bermuda) Shippinng Co (managed by Counties Ship Management Co).

Name Significance

Rondeau Provincial Park is located in Ontario.

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