Vessel Profile

War Melody

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Story

This freighter was built in 1918 by Harland & Wolff Ltd, in Belfast, NI.

Historical Notes

In 1943 this vessel was torpedoed and sunk by American submarine USS Jack at at 34.31N 138.35E in the Pacific Ocean.

Owners & Masters

In 1918 she was owned by the Ministry of War Transport, (managed by Glen Line) London UK.

In 1919-1921 she was owned by the Dollar Steamship Line, San Francisco CA.

In 1921 she was owned by Dollar Steamship Lines Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1924-1937 she was owned by the Tatsuuma Kisen KK, Dairen.

In 1937-1942 she was owned by the Ryuun Kisen KK, Dairen.

In 1942-1943 she was owned by the Nissan Kisen KK, Tokyo Japan.

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