FORT VERCHERES
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | FORT VERCHERES |
| Registry | U.K. |
| Official Number | 168457 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 441.42 |
| Width | 57.16 |
| Depth | 26.92 |
| Gross Tonnage | 7139.00 |
| Net Tonnage | 4299.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00004 |
Vessel History | |
| History | Built as \"North Sands\" class dry cargo carrier; delivered on May 8, 1943.As DIOPSIDE: In collision with Swedish IREVIK and sank the latter in position 55.18 degrees N x 13.5 degrees E, on April 15, 1967. |
| Disposition | Sold to Japanese shipbreakers; departed Tokyo June 30, 1970, for Hirao, Japan, and scrapping. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | United Ship Yards, Ltd. |
| Place Built | Montreal, P.Q. |
| Date Built | 1943-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Names
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIOPSIDE | 1966-00-00 | 1969-00-00 | PANAMA | |
| ENTAN | 1969-00-00 | 1970-00-00 | PANAMA | |
| MAPLE HILL | 1950-00-00 | 1966-00-00 | U.K. | 168457 |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diopside Steamship S.A. | 1966-00-00 | 1970-00-00 | PANAMA | |
| Dominion of Canada (British Ministry of War Transport (London registry) | 1943-00-00 | 1950-00-00 | U.K. | 168457 |
| Halifax Overseas Freighters, Ltd. (Counties Ship Mgt. Co., Ltd., Mgrs.) | 1950-00-00 | 1966-00-00 | U.K. | 168457 |