Vessel Profile

Chao Sing

Chao Sing
Photo: John Henderson

Story

This freighter was built in 1919 by West Coast Ship Builders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On October 20, 1942 this vessel was torpedoed by the USS Finback.

Owners & Masters

In 1919-1928 she was owned by Canadian Importer Ltd.) Canadian Government Merchant Marine Ltd.), Montreal QC Canada.

In 1928-1933 she was owned by Canadian Importer Ltd., Toronto ON Canada.

In 1933 she was owned by Bright Navigation Co. Ltd., London UK.

In 1933-1936 she was owned by British Columbia Shipping Agencies Ltd, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1936-1938 she was owned by H.C. Wan, Tsingtao China.

In 1938-1942 she was owned by Yamashita Kisen K.K., Kobe Japan.

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