Story
This freighter was built in 1942 by Snuliner, Senide and David D'Eon in Yarmouth, NS.
Historical Notes
This vessel carried troops and supplies. This vessel had a complement of 21 officers and men. On June 8, 1953 "This vessel sprang a leak and sank, NE of Grand Turk Light, Turks and Caicos Islands BWI).
Owners & Masters
In 1942 she was owned by Walter L. Sweeney, Yarmouth NS Canada.
In 1942-1944 she was owned by W.D. Sweeney Co. Ltd., Yarmouth NS Canada.
In 1944-1947 she was owned by the Minister of National Defence for the Canadian Army (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps).
In 1947-1953 she was owned by The Maritime Steamship Co. Ltd., Black's Harbour NB Canada.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- (1945)
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
- Bryon Taylor - Nauticapedia 24/02/2016)
- LAC Reel T-11846 (1953) (General Drury)
- recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 22/02/2025)
