Vessel Profile

Eglinton Park

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

Story

This tanker, lakes-type was built in 1944 by Marine Industries Ltd. in Sorel, QC.

Historical Notes

In 1989 this vessel was broken up in Ontario Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1944 she was owned by Park Steamship Co, Montreal QC (managed by Imperial Oil Ltd, Toronto ON).

In 1945 she was owned by Canadian Oil Companies Ltd, Montreal QC Canada.

In 1953 she was owned by White Rose Ltd, Montreal QC / Sarnia, ON Canada.

In 1972 she was owned by Shell Canadian Tankers Ltd, Toronto ON Canada.

Name Significance

Eglinton Park is located on Eglinton Avenue West just west of Yonge Street in Toronto ON.

Rebuilds

In 1979 she was converted to an nonpowered barge.

References

www.mariners-l.co.uk ↗

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