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 S.S. CANONESA Off Pier, Tollesbury. July 1928 [written on back of photograph]. 8,286 tons gross, completed by Workman Clark, Belfast, 1920 and owned by Houlder Brothers. Official No. 143660. 

She was laid up in the River Blackwater twice more 1931/1932 and again 1934.

CANONESA was in convoy HX-72 and was sunk 21 September 1940 by U100 (Joachim Schepke) position 54.55N, 18.25W, with the ...
Cat1 Blackwater-->Laid up ships Cat2 Ships and Boats-->Merchant -->Power

S.S. CANONESA Off Pier, Tollesbury. July 1928 [written on back of photograph]. 8,286 tons gross, completed by Workman Clark, Belfast, 1920 and owned by Houlder Brothers. Official No. 143660.
She was laid up in the River Blackwater twice more 1931/1932 and again 1934.
CANONESA was in convoy HX-72 and was sunk 21 September 1940 by U100 (Joachim Schepke) position 54.55N, 18.25W, with the loss of 1 life.
Date: July 1928      


Photo: Peter Bibby Collection
Image ID PBIB_SHP_001
Category 1 Blackwater-->Laid up ships
Category 2 Ships and Boats-->Merchant -->Power


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This image is part of the Mersea Museum Collection.