Schiffsprofil

Empress (H.M.S.)

Empress (H.M.S.)
Foto: Wikipedia Collection

Geschichte

This freighter (c3-s-a1) was built in 1943 by Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp..

Historische Notizen

In 1946 this vessel was returned to the USA. This vessel was reported to have been broken up in 1946.

Eigentümer & Kapitäne

In 1943-1945 she was owned by the Royal Navy.

Umbauten

She was rebuilt as an Escort Aircraft Carrier for Second World War service at Burrard Drydock Co., Vancouver BC.

Referenzen

  • Mitchell, W.H. and L.A. Sawyer (n.d.) The Oceans, The Forts and The Parks including The Wars of World War I
  • J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
Continue your research

Related on Nauticapedia

Helfen Sie, das maritime Erbe von BC zu bewahren

Spenden

Unterstützen Sie das Nauticapedia-Projekt

Helfen Sie, das maritime Erbe von BC für zukünftige Generationen zu bewahren.

Spenden