RICHARDS, JOHN B.
Registry and Rig Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | RICHARDS, JOHN B. |
| Registry | CANADA |
| Official Number | 148849 |
| Rig | Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage | |
| Length | 253.00 |
| Width | 43.25 |
| Depth | 17.75 |
| Gross Tonnage | 1743.00 |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Hull Number | 00248 |
Vessel History | |
| History | Sank at New Market Slip, St. John, New Brunswick, in 1961, while tug EMPIRE IMP was being floated from deck after being transported from England. Hull was ruptured midships from weight of water in bow. Repairs were made in August, 1961, but ship was scrapped in Market Street Slip in October-November, 1962. |
Build Information | |
| Builder | Napier & Miller, Ltd. |
| Place Built | Old Kilpatrick, Scotland |
| Date Built | 1925-00-00 |
Source | |
| Source | HCGL |
Vessel Owners
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Registry | Official Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Steamship Co., Ltd. | 1925-00-00 | 1936-00-00 | CANADA | 148849 |
| Saint John Dry Dock Co., Ltd. | 1959-00-00 | 1962-00-00 | CANADA | 148849 |
| Upper Lakes & St. Lawrence Transportation Co., Ltd. | 1936-00-00 | 1959-00-00 | CANADA | 148849 |