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This freighter, (north sands-type) was built in 1942 by West Coast Ship Builders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
On July 24, 1943 this vessel was torpedoed and sunk by U.172 in 15.03S 32.35W off Bahia Brazil on a voyage from Rio de Janeiro - Freetown & U.K.
Owners & Masters
In 1942 she was owned by the Ministry of War Transport (managed by H. Hogarth & Sons), London UK.
In 1942-1943 she was registered at London UK.
In 1943 she was chartered by the US Wartime Shipping Administration on bare-boat charter to the Ministry of War Transport, London UK (H. Hogarth & Sons, mgrs.).
Name Significance
Named for Fort Chilcotin
References
- Heal, S.C. (1999)
- Lloyd's Register of Shipping
