San Mateo
Ship Number
892
Vessel Type
Cargo Ship
Built
Belfast
Slip Number
5
Launch Date
November 20, 1930
Delivered
March 6, 1931
Owner
Compagnie Generale Transatlantique (French Line)
Weight
5935 grt
BP Length
430 feet
Breadth
57 feet
No. of Screws
Single
Speed (approx)
14 knots
Propulsion
4 cylinder triple expansion 557 n.h.p.
Official No.
Registered
Fate
Wrecked
San Mateo

[French Line Collection]
Brought into service in 1931 on the lines of the North Pacific. On June 24, 1940, is seized by the Germans. In 1942, is transformed into naval barracks and is renamed Wohnschiff 17.
 
Is found at the end of the war in Hamburg.
 
On June 29, 1945, is returned to the French Governement. Begins again her service under the name of San Mateo . Until 1950, is used as passenger and cargo boat on the line of the West Indies, where the absence of steamers designed for the line is strongly experienced.
 
In 1954, is sold to a Panamanian shipping company and renamed San Mardeno.
 
In July 1954, ran aground (wrecked).