Story
This freighter was built in 1949 by Harland & Wolff Ltd. in Belfast, NI.
Historical Notes
On January 03, 1968 this vessel grounded on Bligh Island in 1969 outbound from the Gold River pulp mill. The ship slipped off the reef 15 hours after this vessel struck and went down in deep water. This vessel was abandoned by her crew and sank the next day. Schiedyk was on passage from Seattle to Antwerp with pulp, barley and food. Les Sharcott reports that (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group) "this vessel was towed into Nootka Sound by Sudbury II, a boom placed around her and this vessel was pumped out. Nitinat Chief was left to tend her."
Owners & Masters
In 1949-1969 she was owned by Nederlandsche-Amerikaansche Stoomvaart Mij. N. V. (NASM, Holland-Amerika Line, HAL), Rotterdam Nedelands.Netherlands.
Masters
Capt. Arie Van Dijk (1968);
Rebuilds
She was rebuilt by Wilton Feijenoord N. V, Rotterdam
Repower
She was rebuilt in 1960 with with eight-cylinder two-stroke single acting diesel engines.
References
- www.wrecksite.eu ↗
- Rogers, A.C. (Jr.) Shipwreck Chart No. 3
- nwdiveclub.com ↗
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