Vessel Profile

Apj Ambar

Apj Ambar
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Story

This freighter, (victory-type) was built in 1943 by Victoria Machinery Depot Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

In 1962 this vessel was broken up at Calcutta India.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she was owned by the Canadian Government (Park Steamship Co., Montreal QC) (managed by Imperial Oil Ltd.).

In 1946 she was owned by Rederi A/S Norseking (Odd Godager), Oslo Norway.

In 1951 she was owned by Rio Verde Cia Nav., Panama.

In 1953 she was owned by Panamanian Tramp Shipping Co, Panama.

In 1956 she was owned by Eastern Seafaring & Trading Co, Panama.

In 1959 she was owned by Surrendra (Overseas) Private Ltd, Bombay.

Name Significance

Brentwood Bay Park is located in Central Saanich BC on Vancouver Island.

Rebuilds

In 1953 she was converted to dry cargo.

References

Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1944-1945

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