Vessel Profile

Canadian Mariner

Canadian Mariner
Photo: Esquimalt Archives (993113-1)

Story

This freighter was built in 1920 by Halifax Shipyards Ltd..

Historical Notes

On December 28th, 1942 this vessel was torpedoed and sunk by USS Kingfish off the coast of Taiwan.

Owners & Masters

In 1920-1933 she was owned by Canadian Mariner Ltd. (Canadian Government Merchant Marine Ltd., managers), Montreal QC Canada.

In 1933 she was owned by Dairen Kisen KK, Dairen Japan.

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