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EMPRESS of JAPAN
launched 17/12/1929
Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering, Govan
1942- renamed EMPRESS of SCOTLAND
1957-1958 rebuilt by Howaldtswerke, Hamburg
13/1/1958- HANSEATIC, Hamburg Atlantic Line, Hamburg
Fate: Caught fire in engine room at New York City harbour 7 September 1966
Machinery severely damaged
Arrived Hamburg 23 September 1966 under tow of Bugsier tugs ATLANTIC and PACIFIC
Sold for breaking 2 December 1966 to Hamburg shipbreakers (Eisen & Metall AG)
Vancouver, date unknown
City of Vancouver Archives
Reference code CVA 447-2193.2
Photo by Walter E. Frost
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