Vessel Profile

War Surf

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Story

This freighter, (standard ww1) was built in 1919 by Sir Raylton Dixon & Co. Ltd. in Middlesborough.

Historical Notes

On April 4, 1943 this vessel was sunk by USAAF B-25 aircraft in Kiska Harbor TA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1919 she was owned by The Shipping Controller, London UK.

In 1919-1926 she was owned by Strick Line Ltd., London UK.

In 1926-1943 she was owned by Japanese interests.

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