Vessel Profile

Ranella

Ranella
Source: Nauticapedia Archives

Story

This tanker, (north sands-type) was built in 1942 by Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal, QC.

Historical Notes

In 1964 this vessel was broken up at Keelung ROC.

Owners & Masters

In 1942 she was owned by Park Steamship Co, Montreal QC Canada. (managed by Imperial Oil Ltd, Toronto ON).

In 1946 she was owned by Erling Hansen Rederi A/S, Kristiansand.

In 1954 she was owned by International Navigation Corp, Monrovia, converted to dry cargo.

In 1960 she was owned by United Navigation Corp, Panama.

In 1961 she was owned by Taiwan Maritime Transportation Co, Keelung ROC.

Name Significance

Fort Chimo is located on the north tip of the Province of Quebec on Ungava Bay. Point Pelee National Park is the southernmost point in mainland Canada on Lake Erie.

References

www.mariners-l.co.uk ↗

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