Histoire
This freighter was built in 1921 by Cammell Laird & Co. Ltd., Birkenhead UK.
Notes historiques
This vessel was the first all-welded vessel built and designed as an experiment.
In 1920 when launched was the world's first all-welded cargo ship.
In 1922 this vessel grounded twice and collided with a dock wall.
In 1925 this vessel arrived in Vancouver BC from Leith. On October 24, 1930 this vessel grounded at Deep Cove BC Canada.
In 1937 this vessel was in collision off the coast at Ensenada Mexico and sank.
Propriétaires et capitaines
In 1921-1925 she was owned by T. & J. Brocklebank Ltd., Liverpool UK.
In 1925-1935 she was owned by British Columbia Cement Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1935 she was owned by Mexican interests.
Références
- Canada List of Shipping
- The H.W. McCurdy Marine History of the Pacific Northwest (Page 3361)
- The Victoria Daily Times (Victoria BC) Wednesady October 29, 1930 page 22
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 15/05/2025)
