Geschichte
This freighter was built in 1918 by J.C. Tecklenborg A.G. in Wesermiinde.
Historische Notizen
In 1912 this vessel carried the first cargo of logs to Japan from the Pacific Northwest.
In 1914 this vessel was the last ship to carry British Columbia lumber to the Atlantic around Cape Horn (route changed by opening of Panama Canal). On January 27, 1928 this vessel was transferred to Hong Kong Registry. On January 16, 1945 this vessel was torpoedoed by a US Navy submarine in the Pacific Ocean.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1919-1921 she was allocated incomplete to the Government of the UK as a war prize.
In 1921-1931 she was owned by the Dollar Steamship Line.
In 1931 she was owned by the Canadian American Navigation Co Ltd, Hong Kong.
In 1937 she was owned by Madrigal & Co., Manila Philippines.
In 1942 she was captured by Japanese forces and operated until her sinking in 1945.
Referenzen
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
- wrecksite.eu ↗ (website viewed 13/01/2023)
