FORT NORFOLK
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | FORT NORFOLK |
| Registry | U.K. |
| Official Number | 169591 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 424.42 |
| Width | 57.16 |
| Depth | 26.92 |
| Gross Tonnage | 6701.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 4240.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00009 |
Vessel History | |
| History | Built as \"North Sands\" class dry cargo vessel; delivered on July 19, 1943. |
| Disposition | Struck mine off assault beaches, Normandy, France, on June 24, 1944, and sank. Eight crew members killed and five others wounded. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | United Shipyards, Ltd. |
| Place Built | Montreal, P.Q. |
| Date Built | 1943-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of War Transport (Sir W.R. Smith & Sons, Mgrs.) | 1943-00-00 | 1944-00-00 | U.K. | 169591 |