Ss ocean freedon

[Captain Kong]

The Oceans, and Forts were almost identical, depending on where they were built.and then the Parks with a raised focsle head, was also almost identical.
All built from the same design.e
The SAMs had the three hatches on the fore deck,
I sailed on all of those classes.
Cheers
Brian

[R864382]

After hours looking on the web finally found who keeps the archives of Todd-Bath who built the Ocean class ships .The company photo album of all 30 vessels is held at the Royal museum Greenwich in the picture library object number ( photo album ) ALB390 Todd-Bath Iron Ship Builder Corporation Portland Main January 1941 to November 1942 . It is not on display but in the archives .

[Keith at Tregenna]

Adding out of interest for members here, that may not be on FB.

One thing which is not 'Lost' is the Red Ensign from the Liberty Ship SS Ocean Freedom which was adopted by the Wolverhampton Municipal Grammar School in 1942. The ship took part in the infamous convoy PQ-17 to Murmansk one of 13 ships to arrive after 35 set out. The ship was bombed and sunk in Murmansk after a subsequent convoy, and the Flag was presented to the WMGS by the ship's Captain and was displayed for many years, and has now been presented to the Tettenhall Transport Heritage Centre by John Mackay and Roger Wright.

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https://www.facebook.com/Tettenhall-...5833056929173/

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[R864382]

The ensign will be raised today for the last time before going on permanent display .

[Keith at Tregenna]

I will try to pop in, next time that way.

Thanks for letting us know.

Keith.