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Canadolite - (1926-1941)
See also : 1/1250 Scale Model of the "Canadolite"
"Canadolite", seen here as a model in the Maritime Museum in Halifax.
"Canadolite" was build in 1926 for Imperial Oil Co., captured by German Navy in 1941.
Dispatched to Bourdeaux with prissoners. She arrives safely, and later converted to blockade runner "Sudetenland".
Meeting with U-105, U-106 and Nordmark. Scuttled at Brest in 1944.
( Photo thanks to John Westmar )
"Canadolite".
( Photo Glenbow Archives )
"Canadolite".
( Photo Glenbow Archives )
"Canadolite" silhouette drawing, a scan from the Book "Taschebuch der handels-flooten 1940", a pocket book used by U-Boat captains,during WW2.
The Miramar Ship Index for "CANADOLITE"
IDNo:
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1152787
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Year:
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1926
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Name:
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CANADOLITE
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Launch Date:
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Type:
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Tanker
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Date of completion:
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04.1926
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Flag:
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CAN
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Keel:
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DWT:
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11309
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Yard No:
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481
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Length overall:
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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155.5
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Country of build:
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GER
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Beam:
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20.8
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Builder:
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Krupp Germania
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Kiel
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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2D-10.5
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Subsequent History:
1941 SUDETENLAND
Disposal Data:
Scuttled at Brest 14.08.1944.
History :
ON
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LR/IMO
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ID
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Year
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Name
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Tons
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Change
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Main Owner
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152787
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1152787
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1926
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CANADOLITE
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11309
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Imperial Oil
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1152787
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1926
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SUDETENLAND
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11309
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1941
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German Navy
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