Vessel Profile

Rhein

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Story

This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1899 by Blohm & Voss in Hamburg.

Historical Notes

This vessel was originally German-registered. This vessel was laid up in Lake Union WA USA. This vessel was sold to Japanese interests for scrap.

Owners & Masters

In 1899 she was owned by German interests.

In 1917 she was seized by the United States Navy.

References

Andrews, Ralph W. & Harry A. Kirwin (1955) This Was Seafaring. Bonanza Books: New York NY

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