Vessel Profile

Fort La Prairie (II)

Fort La Prairie (II)
Photo: Photo from Historical Collections of the Great Lakes Bowling Green State University

Story

This freighter was built in 1943 by United Shipyards Ltd., Montreal PQ.

Historical Notes

On June 21, 1945 this vessel ran aground.

In 1967 this vessel was broken up at Hirao Japan.

Owners & Masters

In 1943 she was owned by the Ministry of War Transport (Common Bros), London UK.

In 1946 she was owned by the Ministry of Transport (Dalhousie Steam & Motor Ship Co), London UK.

In 1950 she was owned by Halifax Overseas Freighters (Counties Ship Management Co), London UK.

In 1964 she was owned by Antarctic (Bermuda) Shipping Co., (Counties Ship Management Co), London UK.

References

www.mariners-l.co.uk ↗

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