Vessel Profile

Nova Cambria

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Story

This freighter was built in 1875 by John Elder & Co. Glasgow Scotland in Govan, Scotland.

Historical Notes

In 1912 this vessel was broken up in Japan.

Owners & Masters

In 1875-1878 she was owned by J.F. Ure, J. Jamieson and Sir William Pearce, Glasgow Scotland UK.

In 1878-1886 she was owned by Sir William Pearce, London UK.

In 1886-1890 she was owned by W.G. Irwin, Honolulu Hawaii.

In 1890 she was chartered by the Oceanic Steamship Co., San Francisco CA USA.

In 1898 her registry was moved to the USA.

In 1905 she was chartered to the Russian Government. On November 5, 1905 this vessel was captured by the Japanese navy vessel Suma while running the blockade from Vladivostok Russia.

In 1905 she was owned by the Imperial Japanese Navy.

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