Turret Court

(1895) 1902                                  Turret Court                                  1940

Steel ocean turret style bulk freighter

Built at Sunderland England by Wm. Doxford & Sons, Hull 249
Launched 1895

253’ LBP, 44’ beam, 19’4” depth
Coal-fired boilers, triple expansion engine, 1100 IHP

Built for ocean service.  Spent 1900 and 1901 carrying coal from Sydney, NS to Montreal QC

Enrolled at

Enrolled Canadian 1912 at 253.0 x 44.0 x 19.7, 1881 GT, 1197 NT     Can 106608

Stranded Nov 11, 1924

 

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  1. My Great Grandfather was Captain of that Ship. His name was Captain James Black. I was wondering if you had any info or even a picture of him?
    Thank you,
    Beth Cannon

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