NORONIC

Registry and Rig Information

Name NORONIC
Registry CANADA
Official Number 134014
Rig Propeller

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 362.00
Width 52.00
Depth 24.66
Gross Tonnage 6905.00
Net Tonnage 3935.00
Hull Material Steel
Hull Number 00006

Vessel History

History When vessel came out, she was found to roll easily; owners would not accept the vessel until the issue was corrected. Frank E. Kirby and others were called in as consultants. The vessel was busselled to alleviate problem.
Disposition Caught fire at dock, Toronto, Ontario, on September 17, 1949, and burned. One hundred thirty nine lives lost, though figure varies slightly. Hull raised and removed to Hamilton, Ontario, on October 29, 1949, where it was cut up for scrap by Steel Co. of Canada, Ltd.

Build Information

Builder Western Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Ltd.
Place Built Port Arthur, Ontario
Date Built 1913-00-00

Source

Source HCGL

Vessel Owners

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
Canada Steamship Lines, Ltd.1913-00-001949-00-00CANADA134014