Vessel Profile

Fort Maisonneuve

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Story

This freighter, (north sands-type) was built in 1943 by United Shipyards Ltd., Montreal PQ.

Historical Notes

On December 15, 1944 this vessel was mined and sunk at 51.24N 03.21E on a voyage from New York - Antwerp.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1944 she was owned by the Ministry of War Transport (Chellew Nav. Co), London UK.

Name Significance

Named for Paul de Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve

References

www.mariners-l.co.uk ↗

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