Story
This whaling vessel was built in 1929 by Smiths Dock Co., Ltd. in Middlesborough.
Historical Notes
On January 23, 1983 this vessel was scuttled in Nedstrandfjord after being partially dismantled at Kopervik since 04/1982.
Owners & Masters
In 1929-1936 she was owned by Southern Sealing and Whaling Co. Ltd., Port Stanley Falkland Islands.
In 1936-1939 she was owned by Knut Knutsen, (for Hvalfangst A/S Suderoy) Norway.
In 1940-1945 she was owned by the Royal Canadian Navy.
In 1953 she was owned by A/S Suderoy (Knut Knutsen OAS), Haugesund Norway.
In 1982 she was owned by Reidar Ostenstad, Torvastad, for stripping of useful items.
Rebuilds
In 1953 this vessel was converted to a diesel cargo/passenger ferry, 260 pass., 361grt.
References
- www.forposterityssake.ca ↗ (website viewed 09/09/2022)
- www.teesbuiltships.co.uk ↗ (website viewed 22/05/2026)
