Ships build under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 |
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Askold (ex- Henry L.Pittock) on May 9th 1944 at position 50°10'N 137°54'W course 110° appr.400 miles southeast off Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Owned by U.S.Department of Commerce, transferred to USSR under Lend / Lease and operated by Far Eastern Shipping Co.under USSR Flag and Registry.
Courtesy:Canadian Forces Ottawa |