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This naval sloop (anchusa class) was built in 1918 by Wm. Hamilton & Co. Ltd. in Port Glasgow, Scotland.
Historical Notes
AS H.M.S. Pelargonium this vessel was a converted Flower Class sloop of The Royal Navy. As the Oaxaca this vessel was involved in the rum running business.
Owners & Masters
In 1918-1921 she was owned by the Royal Navy.
In 1921 she was owned by the Clan Line, UK for the Mexican States Line.
In 1922 she was owned by Mexican interests.
In 1927 she was owned by USA interests.
In 1929-1931 she was owned by Hobbs Brothers, Vancouver BC Canada.
References
- Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 12 (1929)
- Canada List of Shipping
- J.J. Colledge (rev. and updated by Ben Warlow) (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy
- www.bandcstaffregister.com ↗
