CARSON, WILLIAM

Registry and Rig Information

Name CARSON, WILLIAM
Registry CANADA
Official Number 195911
Rig Propeller

Dimensions and Tonnage

Length 335.33
Width 68.00
Depth 20.00
Gross Tonnage 8273.00
Net Tonnage 4604.00
Hull Material Steel
Hull Number 00254

Vessel History

Disposition As ferry running between St. John's, Newfoundland and Goose Bay, Labrador, struck iceberg on first trip of season, June 2, 1977, and sank off coast of Labrador. All hands, 27 passengers and 85 crewmen, rescued.

Build Information

Builder Canadian Vickers, Ltd.
Place Built Montreal, P.Q.
Date Built 1954-00-00

Source

Source HCGL

Vessel Owners

NameBegin DateEnd DateRegistryOfficial Number
Dept. of Transport1955-00-001977-00-00CANADA195911