Vessel Profile

Fort Louisbourg

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Story

This freighter was built in 1942 by Canadian Vickers Ltd. in Montreal, QC.

Historical Notes

In January 1944 this vessel was damaged by aerial bombardment at London UK with the loss of one crew member.

In 1960 this vessel was broken up Baltimore MD USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1942 she was owned by the Ministry of War Transport (W. Thomson & Co), Cardiff UK.

In 1947 she was owned by the United States Maritime Commission.

Rebuilds

In 1957 she was reduced to a grain hulk.

References

www.mariners-l.co.uk ↗

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