Vessel Profile

Fort Howe

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Story

This freighter, (north sands-type) was built in 1942 by Burrard Drydock Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

On 30th Sep.1943 this vessel was torpedoed and sunk by U.410 in 37.19N 06.40E on voyage Salerno - U.K.

Owners & Masters

In 1942 registered at London UK.

In 1942 she was owned by the Ministry of War Transport (F. C. Strick & Co), London UK.

In 1943 she was owned by US Wartime Shipping Administration on bare-boat charter to the Ministry of War Transport, London UK (F.C. Strick & Co. Ltd., mgrs.)

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