Vessel Profile

Cabot Strait

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Story

This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1947 by Fleming & Ferguson Ltd. in Paisley, Scotland.

Historical Notes

On August 6, 1974 this vessel was stranded off the coast of Labrador. This vessel was towed to Brownsville TX USA where this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1947-1949 she was owned by the Government of Newfoundland, Department of Railway and Steamship.

In 1949-1961 she was owned by The Minister of Transport, Ottawa ON Canada.

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