King Edgar
Ship Number
757
Vessel Type
Cargo Ship
Built
Belfast
Slip Number
8
Launch Date
September 15, 1927
Delivered
November 30, 1927
Owner
King Line Ltd
Weight
4536 grt
BP Length
400 feet
Breadth
54-6 feet
No. of Screws
Single
Speed (approx)
10 knots
Propulsion
Official No.
149947
Registered
London
Fate
Torpedoed
 King Edgar

[Harland and Wolff Collection]

Torpedoed  by U-1302  (2 March 1945) while on passage "Victoria BC - Panama - Halifax - Swansea - London"  46 onboard (4 dead and 42 survivors).