As Empire Merganser owned by The British Government
Life before Hector Whaling
Career Summary
1949 Purchased from United Whalers with same name
1951 Sank after explosion
Vessel
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Built
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Tonnage
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Official No
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Ship Builder
|
Engine Builder
|
Engine Type
|
HP
|
Screws
|
Ketos
|
1919
|
6100
|
2218042
|
D D Moore
Oakland CA
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D D Moore
Oakland CA
|
2 x Steam Turbines
Westinghouse
|
652 NHP
|
1
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