Vessel Profile

Capitaine Remy

Capitaine Remy
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Story

This schooner, five-masted was built in 1918 by Foundation Co., Portland OR.

Historical Notes

On November 29, 1920 this vessel, while en route Barry (South Wales) to Nantes France with a cargo of coal was abandoned in sinking codition. This vessel was later found drifting bottom up after capsizing near the Lizard UK. This vessel was towed ashore to be salvaged by was left derelict on the beach in St. Austell Bay for several years before being broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1918-1920 she was owned by the Government of France.

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