Vessel Profile

Caesar (U.S.S.)

Freighter 1896 UK Steel

Photo: Photo from www.Navsource (Photo from Naval History and Heritage Command)

Story

This freighter was built in 1896 by Ropner & Sons in Stockton.

This vessel was said to have operated as a rum runner "Mother Ship".

In 1896 as Caesar she was a collier in the United States Navy. As Kingtor she was a "British-regeistered" freighter.

In 1923-1932 she was owned by Coastwise Steamship and Barge Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1933-1934 she was owned by General Navigation Co. of Canada Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1935 she was owned by Japanese interests.

Type	Freighter
Dimensions	310.0' × 44.0' × 20.5'
Gross Tons	2935
Net Tons	1828
Propulsion	Screw
Engine Power	241nhp triple expansion steam engine

Registry 1	105797 (Canada)
Registry 2	AC.16 (US Navy)

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	No

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