(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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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