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This passenger/freight vessel was built in 1909 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. Ltd..
Historical Notes
On December 2, 1940 this vessel, while in convoy HX-90, was torpedoed and sunk by U-94 with the loss of 5 crew members.
Owners & Masters
In 1909 she was owned by USA interests.
In 1910 she was owned by San Francisco CA USA interests.
In 1918 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1926-1940 she was owned by Matson Navigation Co., San Francisco CA USA.
In 1940 she was owned by Lochinever Ltd., London UK.
In 1940-1941 she was owned by the British Ministry of Shipping (Douglas & Ramsay, managers).
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1910)
- Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
