Registry and Rig Information |
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| Name
|
WEST YORKE (HMCS) |
| Registry
|
CANADA |
| Official Number
|
CAN. NAVY |
| Rig
|
Propeller |
Dimensions and Tonnage |
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| Length
|
208.33 |
| Width
|
33.00 |
| Depth
|
11.42 |
| Hull Material
|
Steel |
| Hull Number
|
00014 |
Vessel History |
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| Rebuilds
|
Converted to cargo carrier, 1946-1947. Lloyd's measures, by 1956 (209.25 x 33.16 x 18; 1037 gross - 544 net). Lloyd's measures, by 1958 (999 gross - 549 net). Canadian measures, 1960 (1040 gross - 574 net). |
| Disposition
|
Run down and sunk in Montreal, P.Q. harbour by Swedish freighter POLARIS, while anchored in fog. Stern section raised in summer, 1960. Collision and sinking occurred on May 5, 1960. |
Build Information |
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| Builder
|
Midland Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. |
| Place Built
|
Midland, Ontario |
| Date Built
|
1944-00-00 |
Source |
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| Source
|
HCGL |
