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This tanker (t2-se-a1) was built in 1944 by Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company in Chester, PA.
Historical Notes
In 1947 this vessel served in the Pacific and then was transferred to the Atlantic. This vessel was laid up at Toronto in 1984, sold for scrap in 1986, and in 1987 broken up at Kaohsiung, Taiwan ROC.
Owners & Masters
In 1944 she was owned by the US Maritime Commission, Washington DC USA.
In 1947-1958 she was owned by the Imperial Oil Shipping Co., Montreal QC Canada.
In 1958-1960 she was owned by St. Lawrence & Great Lakes Shipping Company (Upper Lakes Shipping Co., Ltd.), Toronto, ON Canada.
In 1960-1986 she was owned by Upper Lakes Shipping Co., Ltd. Toronto ON Canada.
Name Significance
Red Wing by the Norris Family ownership of the Detroit Red Wings NHL franchise.
Rebuilds
She was rebuilt and lengthened at Port Weller Dry Docks in 1959-1960.
References
Canada List of Shipping
