FORT COVINGTON
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | FORT COVINGTON |
| Registry | U.K. |
| Official Number | 169777 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 424.42 |
| Width | 57.16 |
| Depth | 34.75 |
| Gross Tonnage | 7130.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00016 |
Vessel History | |
| Rebuilds | Tonnage change, 1955 (7129 gross - 4400 net). |
| History | Built as \"North Sands\" type dry cargo vessel; delivered on October 21, 1943. |
| Disposition | On voyage Tokyo for Port Campha, driven onto coral reef at Ie Shima, Ryukus Islands, in typhoon, September 26, 1956. Declared a constructive total loss and sold for scrapping. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | United Shipyards, Ltd. |
| Place Built | Montreal, P.Q. |
| Date Built | 1943-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Names
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEDFORD EARL | 1950-00-00 | 1956-00-00 | U.K. | 169777 |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Overseas Freighters, Ltd. | 1950-00-00 | 1955-00-00 | U.K. | 169777 |
| Calliroy Navigation Ltd. (Rallis Shipping Co., Ltd., Mgrs.) | 1955-00-00 | 1956-00-00 | U.K. | 169777 |
| Canadian Government (Minister of War Transport) | 1943-00-00 | 1950-00-00 | U.K. | 169777 |