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Isthmian Name: | Buenaventura | Period: | Ancient |
| Gross Tonnage: | 4,881 | Net: | 4,642 |
| Dimensions: | 405' 0" x 52' 4" x 27' 4" | MC Type: | |
| Builder: | Northumberland S.B. Co., Ltd. Newcastle, England | Hull # USMC Hull # Date of Build: Delivered: | 203 1913 4/13 |
| Engines: | T3Cy 27',44' & 73'-51', GS171, HS7865 | Engine Builder: | N.E. Marine Eng. Co. Ltd. Newcastle, England |
| Navigation: | ElecLight, Wireless | Decks, etc.: | 2 Decks(Stl) |
| Began Isthmian Service: | 1913 | Ended Isthmian Service: | 1918 |
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Date | Vessel # | Vessel Name | Vessel Owner | Call Ltrs | Home Port | Flag |
1913 | 135213 | Buenaventura | Isthmian S.S. Co. London | JCBM | London | British |
1915 | 212747 | Buenaventura | U.S. Steel Products Co. New York | LDPM | New York | US |
| Disposition Date | Comments |
| 1918 | 9/16 - Torpedoed by UB 129 @ 44.36 N, 13.10 W in Atlantic Ocean, West of France, 95 on board, 15 lives lost. |
| The information on this page is the kind contribution of Skip Lewis. Skip, whose dad sailed for Isthmian, is an avid collector and researcher of everything Isthmian. In his quest, he has used many sources and publications including Lloyd's of London and Imperial Steel by John Atherton. Thank you, Skip. Copyright © 2003-2007 - All rights reserved. |
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