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This freighter, bulk was built in 1962 by Rheinstahl Nordseewerke GMBH in Emden.
Historical Notes
In February 1969 this vessel was carrying a cargo of lumber from New Westminster BC bound for the East Coast. When her engine room caught fire this vessel sent out a distress call while off the Washington coast. The Island Sovereign towed her 100 miles through heavy seas to Esquimalt BC for repairs. On December 25, 1982 this vessel sprang a leak in bad weather south of Taiwan ROC with a cargo of bagged cement sinking the following day with only one survivor.
Owners & Masters
In 1962-1972 she was owned by I/S Belmona, Tonsberg Norway.
In 1972-1976 she was owned by Trias Shipping Co. SA, Piraeus Greece.
In 1976-1981 she was owned by Efmar Cia. Naviera SA, Pireus Greece.
In 1981 she was owned by Bramfield Enterprises Inc., Panama.
In 1982 she was owned by Rhodian Sailor Shipping Co. SA, Piraeus Greece.
