| Career: | Built as WAR GHURKA. Renamed CAPRELLA-1921, ATHELFOAM-1925, HIRD-1930, ATHELSTANE-1936. Bombed 9 April 1942.
In Oyster Company ledger. Owner/agent United Molasses Co.
Arrived 24 Sep 1935 departed 4 Oct 1935 arrived 18 Dec 1935 dep 8 Feb 1936 [ George Swieszkowski - Lloyds List ]
The Scotsman of 14 Sep 1935 reported HIRD sailed Sydney (Nova Scotia) 12-09-35 for River Blackwater
Shields Daily News 31 Dec 1935 United Molasses HIRD at Tollesbury |
