Registry and Rig Information |
Name
|
HOWLAND, WILLIAM |
Registry
|
U.K. |
Official Number
|
168493 |
Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
Length
|
250.33 |
Width
|
42.00 |
Depth
|
18.33 |
Gross Tonnage
|
1792.00 |
Net Tonnage
|
995.00 |
Hull Material
|
Steel |
Hull Number
|
00275 |
Vessel History |
Rebuilds
|
Tonnage change, 1951 (1832 gross - 1032 net). |
History
|
Built as N3-S-A1 class cargo vessel for U.S. Maritime Commission. Sent under Lend-Lease Program to Great Britain. |
Disposition
|
Stranded on coast of Uruguay, north of Cape Polonie, March 4, 1969, and became total loss. Was on voyage Buenos Aires for Brazil when lost. |
Build Information |
Builder
|
Smith, Leathem D. Shipbuilding Co. |
Place Built
|
Sturgeon Bay, WI |
Date Built
|
1943-00-00 |
Source |
Source
|
HCGL |